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  • Weekly expert alert

    Welcome to the Office of Media and Public Relations weekly expert alert. This list is regularly updated as new topics are added and old ones are commissioned. The most critical factors for success in your response are timeliness and being the right fit for the topic.
    Fill out our form to be added to our faculty expert database:


    New expert requests:
    1. Hurricane season: This might seem like it鈥檚 been a quiet hurricane season from the U.S. mainland, but the Atlantic has been a busy place. The Conversation is looking for a meteorology or atmospheric science professor or post-doc to explain in a short article what caused so many storms to veer out to sea this year.

    2. Rastafarian religious freedom case: The Conversation is looking for pitches related to Landor v. Louisiana, a case SCOTUS will hear Nov. 10. The case centers on a prison inmate whose hair was shaved in violation of his religious beliefs, and whether he can sue prison officials under federal religious freedom law. Pitches could be related to the relevant law, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act; religious freedom trends at SCOTUS; inmates鈥 religious rights; etc.

    3. ACA health insurance hikes in Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania officials are warning residents who purchase their health insurance via the ACA marketplace to expect significant increases in their premiums when enrollment begins Nov. 1. The Conversation is looking for a health insurance/ACA marketplace expert to explain these increases; why rural, older and working middle-class people might be hardest hit; and tips for shopping for a new plan.

    4. Pittsburgh health and wellness: The Conversation's local team is expanding to Pittsburgh and is looking for pitches related to health and wellness, in a very broad sense, that have a strong local Pittsburgh/Allegheny County focus. The Conversation is particularly interested in research and analysis related to aging.

    5. Significant Figure 鈥 Marketplace enrollment: More than 4.7 million Florida residents get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Marketplace, according to Kaiser Health News. This represents nearly 20% of enrollments nationwide. The Conversation would like to produce a 鈥淪igFig鈥 that centers this number, explains why it is so high and what will happen to these people if the premium subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act are allowed to lapse.

    8. Curious Kids鈥 simulation hypothesis: The Conversation is looking for a philosopher to answer the question "Is the whole universe just a simulation?" The article will explain in simple terms the simulation hypothesis, where it came from and why it's a neat thought experiment, but so far, there's no evidence to suggest it explains reality.

    For More Information:

    Contact Ryan Yarosh or visit /news/home/conversation/

  • Course Withdrawal and Grade Option Change deadlines

    The fall 2025 course withdrawal deadline is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28.

    The deadline for students to change their grade option is at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. Instructions for how students can withdraw from a course and/or update a course grade option in BU Brain can be found on the Registrar's webpage at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jayne Burlingame or visit /registrar/student/

  • NYS Deferred Compensation 鈥 free October webinars

    NYS Deferred Compensation is offering several free webinars during October. Topics range from pre-retirement planning, ERS/PAFRS, TRS, social security and more.

    Some webinars may require registration.

    Visit the link below, which takes you to the "HR News" page, and click on the Oct. 1 post for NYS Deferred Comp Webinar information.

    For More Information:

    Contact Luanne Stento or visit /offices/human-resources/news/

  • ITS Status Dashboard and Email Outage Alerts

    Information Technology Services (ITS) is rolling out new tools to keep you connected and informed on system and service availability.

    The ITS Status Dashboard provides real-time updates on:
    - Current system or service outages and issues
    - Recently resolved outages and issues
    - Upcoming scheduled maintenance

    Check the dashboard anytime at the link below.

    Individuals can also opt in to Email Outage Alerts, which provide updates delivered right to your inbox. Join the ITS new Google Group to get:
    - Email notifications of new outages and issues
    - Status updates as outages and issues are investigated
    - An 鈥渁ll clear鈥 email once the issue is resolved

    Follow these instructions on how to subscribe to ITS Alerts:

    These tools are designed to keep our campus community better informed and to help you plan around IT service interruptions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Genevieve Vallerga or visit

  • Campus mourns N. Eva Wu, professor of electrical and computer engineering

    N. Eva Wu, 68, professor of electrical and computer engineering, passed away on Friday, Sept. 19, after a brief illness.

    Born in China, Wu earned her bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Northwestern Telecommunications Engineering Institute (now Xidian University) in 1982. She then pursued graduate study at the University of Minnesota, earning her master's degree in 1983 and her doctorate in electrical engineering in 1987. That same year, she began her long and distinguished career at 天美传媒.

    Over more than three decades at 天美传媒, Wu rose through the ranks from lecturer to professor, serving as interim chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2005-06. She retired from full-time teaching in 2014, but continued to serve as a half-time professor, remaining deeply committed to her students and her research.

    Wu was a leading expert in robust control, fault detection and power system protection, with her research extending into smart grids, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and interdisciplinary applications of control theory. Her scholarship produced influential journal articles, book chapters and conference proceedings, and she held a U.S. patent for innovative methods of high-resolution data acquisition. She collaborated with leading institutions worldwide, including NASA Langley Research Center, the Air Force Research Laboratory and universities in the United States, the United Kingdom and China. As a senior member of the IEEE, Wu was recognized not only for her technical contributions but also for her dedication to mentoring young engineers, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers of their own.

    A service, open to all, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Savage Funeral Home, 338-344 Conklin Ave. At 2:30 p.m., a memorial reception and celebration of life will be held at the Tioga Room at the Holiday Inn 天美传媒. All are welcome, but RSVP before Monday, Oct. 13, if possible, at:

    For out-of-town attendees, a hotel block and promotional rates are available at the Holiday Inn until Monday, Oct. 6, with the group code EWM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you contribute to the 天美传媒 Fund in Eva's memory.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit

  • Pre-Employment Background Checks 鈥 New Employees

    For the past 13 years, 天美传媒 has been operating Management Procedure 633 鈥 Pre-Employment Background Checks in a pilot stage. During this period, several position types were gradually incorporated into the program. The University is now moving to the full implementation stage.

    Effective Oct. 15, 2025, all new hires (staff and faculty) who will be placed on the faculty/staff payroll will be given a conditional offer of employment and be subject to a pre-employment background check. Hiring managers must ensure that the appropriate language (provided by HR) is included in all offer letters and may not allow the employee to begin work until the process is complete and they are notified accordingly by HR.

    The University鈥檚 third-party vendor processes background checks very quickly, so this requirement will not delay the hiring process. The existence of a conviction does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment. Relevant considerations may include, but are not limited to, the nature and number of convictions, their dates and the relationship a conviction has to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

    This policy does not apply to current University employees. However, employees who experience a break in service longer than six months and are subsequently offered re-employment will be subject to this procedure.

    This fully implemented program reflects our continued commitment to maintaining a safe and secure campus community while ensuring fair and consistent hiring practices. The full policy can be found at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit /operations/policies/policy-633.html

  • Seeking input on the future of 天美传媒 ID cards

    天美传媒 is currently exploring the possibility of transitioning our physical campus ID card to a more secure and convenient mobile credential system. This is a significant undertaking that aims to enhance security, streamline access and improve the overall campus experience for all.

    A critical step in this discovery process is to understand the full range of existing uses for the current physical ID card across the campus community. 天美传媒 is asking for help in identifying all the ways you and your department use the ID card.

    Your input is essential to ensure that any future system can support the diverse needs of our university. Take a few moments to fill out a brief Google Form at the link below to share your insights. The form will ask about the specific use cases, any technologies involved (like physical readers or software) and a way to follow up with you for further discussion.

    For More Information:

    Contact David Martin or visit

  • Campus mourns Ken Jacobs, Cinema Department co-founder

    Ken Jacobs, 92, Cinema Department co-founder, died Sunday, Oct. 5. The pioneering filmmaker's experiments with cinematic form made him a respected authority of the American avant-garde in his over-65-year career.

    Jacobs was born on May 25, 1933, in Brooklyn. He began to tinker seriously with filmmaking in 1955; he began studying with Hans Hofmann, the German-born artist and influential teacher, the following year, who offered free painting classes in New York City. That same year, Jacobs began working with Jack Smith, another key figure in the early days of American underground cinema, which led to several films, most notably 鈥淏londe Cobra鈥 (1959-63), a portrait of Smith and one of the most influential and popular experimental films ever made.

    From 1966-68, Jacobs and his wife were instrumental in the founding of the Millennium Film Workshop, a nonprofit filmmakers鈥 cooperative that offered production equipment, work space, screenings and classes to the general public.

    By 1969, Jacobs was at the forefront of the American experimental film movement. He began to pursue opportunities to teach, and he led a week-long seminar at what is now 天美传媒. After the successful program, students petitioned the administration to hire Jacobs full-time; along with Professor Larry Gottheim, he created 天美传媒鈥檚 Cinema Department, the first of its kind in the State University of New York system. The school became Jacobs鈥 professional home on and off for years.

    Beginning in 1999, he embarked on a multi-decade series of audiovisual experiments he called Eternalisms, in which two-dimensional images were rendered three-dimensional through a complex editing system of his own invention. When these Eternalisms are screened on 2-D surfaces, the human eye perceives an illusory depth previously unavailable without specialized 3-D glasses.

    To learn more about Jacobs, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit

  • NYS Policy on Meetings with Foreign Government Representatives

    New York State issued a "Statewide Policy on Meetings with Foreign Government Representatives" on Sept. 2, 2025.

    In compliance with this policy, all SUNY campuses have been directed by the SUNY Office of General Counsel and the NYS Governor鈥檚 Office to disclose for review and approval to SUNY and the NYS Department of Homeland Security all meetings, whether routine or not, involving foreign government officials or political representatives from countries designated by federal regulation as a 鈥渇oreign country of concern,鈥 which currently includes China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.

    In addition, the policy requires campus to disclose for review and approval meetings with foreign government representatives on matters not related to routine functions in the normal course of university business.

    Familiarize yourself with 天美传媒鈥檚 webpage on the Compliance Structure for Statewide Policy on Meetings with Foreign Government Representatives at the link below, which provides detailed information on which meetings are included and which are to be excluded.

    天美传媒 has created an internal system for reviewing requests for all meetings and travel with foreign government representatives. On international travel, the first step remains submission to the "Travel Office of the Request & Authorization to Travel" (R&A). You are required to submit the form at least 30 days in advance of your proposed trip. The request will be reviewed internally by the International Education and Global Affairs (IEGA) office who will then forward it to the SUNY Office of General Counsel, if appropriate.

    If international travelers are meeting you on campus or via email/phone, the first step of the process is to complete the appropriate form linked on the compliance webpage and submit to the office of IEGA.

    Review the webpage linked above and reach out to IEGA at iega@binghamton.edu with any questions. Share this memo with faculty and staff in your unit, as appropriate.

    For More Information:

    Contact Donald Hall or visit /academics/provost/faculty-resources/compliance-foreign-meeting.html

  • Carrie Solomon honored with STAR Award

    Carrie Solomon, director of University Tutorial Services and the University Testing Center, received the STAR Award this week. The award recognizes outstanding service by faculty and staff members within the 天美传媒 community.

    Colleagues and students, including Emily Ida and Rachel Eicholtz as well as graduate student Muhammad Arslan Tayyab and recent graduate Sami Khan, nominated Solomon. They emphasized that she鈥檚 a kind and caring supervisor with a keen eye for detail who doesn鈥檛 hesitate to go above and beyond to support co-workers and students. Solomon supervises about 130 student employees and strives to give them opportunities to grow professionally. She also brought together a new group of college testing professionals from across the state. Ida wrote: "She is quick to combine humor with professionalism to ensure each faculty member feels confident in her ability to administer their exams. Carrie is always looking for opportunities to improve the testing center."

    Solomon 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: /offices/human-resources/employees/star-award.html

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit /offices/human-resources/employees/star-award.html

  • Chancellors Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities

    The Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities supports the pursuits foundational to sustaining the intellectual growth of SUNY institutions by recognizing consistently outstanding scholarly and creative productivity, conducted in addition to teaching, by SUNY's instructional faculty. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Bailey Benninger or visit /academics/provost/excellence-awards/chancellors-awards.html

  • Mandela Room, Old Union, and other Union spaces opening dates

    Room requests for the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall will open for faculty/staff requests at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Requests can be made for summer 2026, fall 2026 and spring 2027. Use B-There at: to make your request.

    In addition:
    - Review The Union website鈥檚 "Reservation Guidelines for Using Large Event Spaces in The Union" before making your request.
    - If you, as the requester, are not the individual who will be coordinating the event logistics, put their name in the event description.

    For all other rooms:
    - The Union will begin accepting requests for events in non-classroom spaces for spring 2026, starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 19. 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
    - Tabling (Tillman Lobby, Marketplace and Library Breezeway)
    - YS Kim Korean Student Center

    Faculty/Staff can request all other Union Rooms for the spring 2026
    Semester on Monday, Dec. 1.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Catherine Faughnan

  • Call for Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence (TAE) letters of intent 鈥 deadline Nov. 14

    The Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence (TAE) invite letters of intent (LOI) for proposals for the 2026-27 TAE Seed Grant program. LOIs are required for all proposals. The LOI is not binding; however, it will help to gauge interest in the next potential round of seed grant applications.

    The letter of intent is due at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

    Completed packages must be submitted electronically to the 天美传媒 Internal Opportunities Portal at the links below.

    - Data Science TAE:

    - Health Sciences TAE:

    - Smart Energy TAE:

    - Sustainable Communities-TAE:

    Note: The full request for proposal (RFP) submission for seed grant applications will be due no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Submitting an LOI is required before the RFP application.

    Questions about proposal placement (i.e., which TAE best fits your project), TAE-specific evaluation criteria, post-award reporting and other proposal-related questions should be directed to the chair of the relevant TAE(s).

    For details about the TAEs, including contact information, click here: /transdisciplinary-areas-of-excellence/

    For More Information:

    Contact Amy Keough or visit

  • Seeking nominations for Chancellor's Awards in Faculty Service, Librarianship, Adjunct Teaching and Teaching

    SUNY is once again calling for nominations for the Chancellor鈥檚 Awards for Excellence in Faculty Service, the Chancellor鈥檚 Awards for Excellence in Librarianship, the Chancellor鈥檚 Awards for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching and the Chancellor鈥檚 Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Go to the link below for details on eligibility requirements and the nomination process.

    Completed nomination dossiers must be submitted electronically by the dean's office of the nominee's school/college to the Center for Learning and Teaching at clt@binghamton.edu no later than Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.

    Contact James Pitarresi, vice provost and executive director of the Center for Learning and Teaching, with any questions at clt@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact James Pitarresi or visit /academics/provost/excellence-awards/

  • 2025 SEFA Campaign launches this week

    The 2025 State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) Campaign kicks off this week!

    SEFA offers faculty and staff the opportunity to support local and statewide charities that rely on donations to continue their important work. You can choose to direct your contribution to specific organizations, allowing your gift to stay right here in your community, if you wish.

    Make a minimum donation of $78 by Monday, Dec. 1 鈥 just 3 dollars per paycheck 鈥 and you'll be entered into a drawing to win one of three Visa gift cards:
    - Grand prize: $400
    - Two additional prizes: $100 each
    Continuous donors are also eligible for the drawing.

    Contributions can be made online through payroll deduction or by submitting a paper form. For more details, visit the link below. Contact Darcy Fauci or John Wilcko, at jwilcko@binghamton.edu, with questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact John Wilcko or visit /sefa

  • 天美传媒's principles of community

    Dear campus community,

    We want to inform and remind you of two core principles that serve as essential elements of our community.

    We are a campus community representative of a rich, diverse and vibrant group of people, brought together from all corners of the globe to live, work and study together. Our vast and varied experiences allow us a tremendous opportunity to learn from others who are different, formulate enhanced research outcomes, express ideas and work together toward the common goals of providing a transformational, world-class education to students and a rewarding career for employees.

    We must do so with civility and mutual respect at the forefront.

    Every member of the campus community has a unique perspective on their place in the world and must be allowed the space and the freedom to do so safely and respectfully. Our community thrives when we treat and respond to one another鈥檚 ideas with civility.

    This community, however, will not tolerate racism, hatred or bigotry. We will not tolerate attacks or incitement to violence of any kind on individuals or groups. This includes Islamophobia, antisemitism and threats or insults directed at individuals or groups based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability status, political affiliation or other traits.

    Anyone who has experienced or witnessed an act of hate, bias or discrimination may submit a bias incident report. The University takes all incident reports seriously and investigates them thoroughly. The University Counseling Center (UCC), the Dean of Students Office, the University Ombudsman and the CARE Team can also offer support. Anyone who needs immediate assistance can contact University Police at (607) 777-2222.

    We have a community that is strong because of its diverse perspectives and experiences. We are at our best when we foster a respectful, inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment and when all our voices are fully supported.

    Sincerely,

    Donald Hall
    Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

    Karen Jones
    Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline

  • Statement on Title VI coordinator

    On April 29, 2025, the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees passed a resolution requiring all state-operated campuses to designate a Title VI coordinator. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. This law also protects individuals from harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, ethnic characteristics, citizenship or residency in a country with a predominant religion or distinct religious identity.

    Title VI applies to all SUNY campuses and activities or programs, including admissions, recruitment, student services, grading and academic programs. Under Title VI, educational institutions must address any discriminatory speech or conduct, whether on or off campus and document all reports, investigations and outcomes related to complaints.

    In response to this mandate, 天美传媒 has appointed Ada Robinson-Perez, executive director of diversity education, as the campus's Title VI coordinator. Recruitment for a new Title VI specialist reporting to Robinson-Perez is underway to support the processing of bias incidents inquiries and complaints of discrimination investigations. These initiatives demonstrate 天美传媒's commitment to fostering a campus environment where all students can pursue their academic goals without harassment and bias.

    Faculty and staff members who know a student experiencing unwelcome, harassing conduct or discrimination are required to report by filing a bias incident report or an internal discrimination complaint. Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination may also submit these reports. For questions and additional information about reporting obligations or to request training for faculty, staff or students, contact the Title VI coordinator through the Office of Equity and Access by emailing stopbias@binghamton.edu or calling 607-777-4775.

    For More Information:

    Contact Office of Equity and Access

  • Reaching our destination 鈥 ending the Road Map

    To the campus community,

    The University鈥檚 strategic plan, the Road Map to Premier, has ended. As I prepare to leave my duties as president later this semester, ending the Road Map is a necessary step to allow 天美传媒鈥檚 next president the opportunity to create and communicate their vision for the University鈥檚 future.

    At first, we established five strategic priorities that drove our planning and decision-making, later adding a sixth priority. Those priorities were:
    - Creative Activities
    - Learning Community
    - Inclusive Campus
    - Engagement
    - Strategic Investments
    - Internationalization

    Since the Road Map launched in 2013, the University has used those six priorities as guideposts for improving and expanding the work it does and the services it provides while adhering to its mission and values. The Road Map also evolved over time, providing campus leadership a mechanism to address pressing and emerging needs and gather invaluable feedback from members of the campus community. Simply put, the Road Map has strengthened teaching, learning, research, student success and the physical spaces on campus 鈥 and so many more elements of what makes 天美传媒 a truly premier public university.

    I believe that the greatest success of the Road Map was the broad scope of individuals from across the campus community who participated and engaged in strategic planning. 天美传媒 students, especially the Road Map interns, were instrumental in its success, as were the hundreds of faculty and staff who served on Road Map committees and worked to put new initiatives and programs in motion. To all those who were ever part of the Road Map, thank you for making 天美传媒 bigger and better without losing sight of what makes this such a special place. As the Road Map ends, know that we have reached our destination. Thank you!

    Sincerely,

    Harvey Stenger
    President

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline

  • Nominations sought for Chancellor鈥檚 Awards in Professional and Classified Service

    Nominations are being requested for the Chancellor鈥檚 Awards for Excellence in Professional and Classified Service. These awards recognize superior performance and extraordinary achievement. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Dec. 3.

    Completed nomination dossiers must be submitted electronically to Denise Nawrocki at dnawrock@binghamton.edu no later than Friday, Dec. 12.

    More information on the Chancellor鈥檚 Awards for Excellence in Professional and Classified Service can be found at the link below. Questions may be directed to Denise Nawrocki or JoAnn Navarro in the Office of the Vice President for Operations.

    For More Information:

    Contact Denise Nawrocki or visit /operations/chancellor-awards/index.html

Arts and Entertainment

  • "In the Stacks: Hispanic Heritage": Oct. 30

    This free recital, held from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Bartle Library South Study Lounge, will feature students, staff and faculty performing works by Latine and Hispanic composers. Works by Hispanic composers new to the Libraries' collection will also be on display, and a reception will follow.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /music/events.html

  • "Music Now!": Oct. 30

    Members of the 天美传媒 Composition Studio present new compositions for flute, percussion, strings and piano performed by 天美传媒 faculty artists Jeanne Sperber, Joel Smales, Zachary Sweet and Mikayla Rogers. Featuring graduate and undergraduate composers, "Music Now!" showcases the cutting-edge work created by the studio.

    This event will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in Casadesus Recital Hall. Admission is free.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /music/events.html

  • "COURTER" by Nicky Kul谩y, graduate student album release party: Oct. 31

    Join the Department of Music and come listen to the Pin-Up Popstar's fourth studio album, "COURTER"! This electronic dance-pop record tells the story of artist Nicky Kul谩y and his transformation from studious scholar to burlesque heartstopper.

    This is an informal album presentation; the audience is encouraged to socialize during the event and engage with the music as they see fit. This event will take place at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in Fine Arts room 111. Admission is free.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /music/events.html

  • Concerto Competition: Nov. 2

    天美传媒 Department of Music students perform excerpts of works in a competition to perform with the Symphony Orchestra in March. This event will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, in Casadesus Recital Hall. Admission is free. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /music/events.html

  • Marianna Rothen's "Like a Dream" Lecture at Rosefsky Gallery: Oct. 9-Nov. 6

    The Department of Art and Design presents an exhibition by Marianna Rothen, a multidisciplinary artist based in New York, on view in the Rosefsky Gallery from Oct. 9鈥揘ov. 6. An opening reception will be held from 5-6.30 p.m., in the gallery, FA 259, where Rothen will also give an artist talk.

    An experimental and parodic film, "Like a Dream" retraces Marianna Rothen's 17-year career in modeling. The film tells the humorous story of a teenager who left home in the late 1990s to become an international model. Rothen's installation at the Rosefsky Gallery immerses the public in her past through photographs taken during her professional travels and personal effects. Demystifying the glamour of catwalks and glossy magazine pages, "Like a Dream" functions as an intimate diary and authentic testimony to an experience lived between dream and reality.

    All events are free and open to the public.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sarah Nance

  • School of the Arts Inaugural Visiting Artist, Tony Cokes: Nov. 17

    School of the Arts presents Inaugural Visiting Artist Tony Cokes, Visual Artist and Professor in the Department of Modern Culture and Media at Brown University, who will hold an artist talk on at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in AM 189.

    Tony Cokes, a MacArthur 鈥淕enius鈥 award鈥搘inning artist, is celebrated for his striking video works that mix text, music and found footage. His art has been featured at major exhibitions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Whitney Museum, where he brings sharp humor and critical insight to questions of culture, politics and power. His pieces tackle culture, politics and power with sharp wit, turning pop songs and everyday media into unexpected tools of critique.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Maja Dragojlovic or visit /school-of-the-arts/news-events/upcoming-events.html

  • "In the American Grain: Exploring America through Art, 1919鈥1946" 鈥 on view through Dec. 6

    Visit the 天美传媒 Art Museum this semester to view the fall 2025 exhibition, "In the American Grain: Exploring America through Art, 1919鈥1946". The exhibition will run through Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

    The two-and-a-half decades between 1919 and 1946 witnessed the development of an American art that sought to capture a country in the midst of transformation. Through celebration and crisis, artists held up a mirror to their fellow citizens, showing their lives, their landscapes and their dreams. "In the American Grain" tells this story through artworks addressing a range of themes, drawn from the rich holdings of the 天美传媒 Art Museum and Libraries, the Roberson Museum and Science Center and the Art Bridges Collection. In particular, the exhibition acknowledges the generosity of Gil and Deborah Williams, whose donations to the Art Museum are extensively featured. Together, they reveal how history shaped art during these years, and how artists themselves responded to history in the making. This exhibition is curated by Tom McDonough, professor of art history.

    Support for this project is provided by Art Bridges.

    Also visit the Museum鈥檚 Lower Galleries featuring three exhibitions curated by students: "Superposition: Examining Boundaries in East Asian Religious Art", curated by Kate Langsdorf 鈥25; "The Visual Language of Grief", curated by Molly Rudden 鈥25; and "Destabilizing 鈥渢he Brain鈥: Imagining 天美传媒", curated by Bassie Chin 鈥26.

    For details on upcoming programming, see the 鈥淓vents鈥 page and social media at the link below. All events are free and open to the public.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jess Petrylak or visit /art-museum/

  • On sale now: "Indigo Girls" coming in May 2026

    On sale now! The Anderson Center for the Performing Arts presents the "Indigo Girls" at 天美传媒 on May 3, 2026. The performance will be live with the 天美传媒 Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jingqi Zhu.

    The power of unity, both in music and in life, has been an "Indigo Girls" calling card ever since they burst into the spotlight with their 1989 self-titled breakout album. Since then, the band has racked up a slew of Gold and Platinum records, taken home a coveted GRAMMY Award and earned the respect of high-profile peers, collaborating with artists ranging from Michael Stipe to Joan Baez. NPR鈥檚 Mountain Stage called the group 鈥渙ne of the finest folk duos of all time,鈥 while Rolling Stone noted they 鈥減ersonify what happens when two distinct sensibilities, voices and worldviews come together to create something transcendentally its own.鈥 The duo has balanced their long, successful musical career by supporting numerous social causes 鈥 the "Indigo Girls" don鈥檛 just talk the talk; they walk the walk.

    Now, they bring their acclaimed orchestral collaboration to 天美传媒, joining forces with the 天美传媒 Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music that promises to be both powerful and profoundly moving.

    Tickets for the general public range from $65-85, with a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. On sale now (along with the entire 2025-26 season) through the Anderson Center Box Office, online at the link below or by calling 607-777-ARTS (2787). Upon assessment of the weather forecast 10 days out from this show, lawn seating may be made available for purchase in April 2026.

    For More Information:

    Contact Chris Bodnarczuk or visit /anderson-center/upcoming_events/indigogirls26.html

  • 2025-26 Music Department concert season

    The 天美传媒 Music Department is pleased to announce its 2025-26 concert season, a series of performances celebrating music excellence through beloved classics and exciting new works.

    The season features more than 65 concerts, operas, guest artists and faculty showcases, so university students and community members can explore music that spans centuries, styles and cultures.

    The season opens on Sunday, Aug. 24, with The Greg Evans Trio in Casadesus Recital Hall with an eclectic mix of jazz tunes. Other fall semester highlights will include a celebration of Latin American Art Song with Brenda Iglesias, professor of voice and contralto on Saturday, Sept. 13; a residency with N.Y. Voices collaborating with the university choirs on Sunday, Oct. 5; the Children鈥檚 Opera: "Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing", on Sunday, Nov. 16; and Harpur Jazz Week with guitarist Gabe Condon, on Thursday, Nov. 20.

    The spring semester is packed with even more outstanding performances. Some highlights include: the spring opera, "Postcard From Morocco"; artists-in-residence, HUB New Music and the 天美传媒 Symphony Orchestra, featuring a special guest.

    As always, the department has outstanding ensemble performances to look forward to in both semesters. Audiences can come and see concerts with the University Wind Symphony; the 天美传媒 Symphony Orchestra; the Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Band; Collegium Musicum early music Ensemble; the Nukporfe African Drumming and Dance Ensemble; the Piano, Low Brass, Flute and Guitar Ensembles, and so much more.

    For a more detailed listing of the performance season and more information about tickets and parking, visit the link below or at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert J Manners or visit /music/events.html

Career Development

  • "What's up, doc?" graduate school event: Oct. 28

    Join the Multicultural Resource Center and the Graduate Center for Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the MRC, to discuss the ups and downs of graduate school!

    This lunch conversation will focus on graduate school: the hidden curriculum and preconceptions that can trip up new students. Graduate students can connect with each other, faculty, staff and some good food!

    For More Information:

    Contact Erica Sausner or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Lighting coordinator/manager

    Professional vacancy: Lighting coordinator/manager

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • "Building Strong Peer Communities: A resource for leadership and advancement": Oct. 30

    Join the Graduate School and Sharon Bryant in exploring the NCFDD platform and connect through a timely webinar from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in UUW324.

    Available to all 天美传媒 students, faculty and staff, NCFDD offers structured support to advance professional success through a balance of productivity and protecting work-life balance.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erica Sausner or visit

  • Advance your career with a Master of Public Administration (MPA)

    Are you looking to take the next step in your professional journey? 天美传媒's College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) offers a Master of Public Administration (MPA) program designed specifically for working professionals!

    The MPA program equips students with the skills needed to lead effectively in the public and nonprofit sectors. You鈥檒l develop strong analytical abilities, evidence-based decision-making capabilities and advanced communication skills.

    CCPA understands the demands of a full-time job. That鈥檚 why courses are held once per week and rotate between daytime and evening each semester 鈥 making it possible to earn your degree while continuing to work. If you are looking to advance in your current role, the MPA program provides the tools and flexibility to help you succeed.

    For more information or to speak with someone directly, contact Melissa Sweet at msweet@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Melissa Sweet or visit /public-administration-and-policy/academic-programs/mpa/

  • Stacey Brown honored with STAR Award

    Stacey Brown, assistant director of the Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office, received the STAR Award earlier this week. The award, given monthly, recognizes outstanding service by faculty and staff members within the 天美传媒 community.

    Colleagues Carmen Jones, Kendra Feggins, Jennifer Drake-Deese, Kimberly Eiche and Ashley Misuraca nominated Brown, praising her professionalism and dedication to her role. Eiche specified: "Through her strategic approach, high standards and genuine care for our Watson students, Stacey has significantly elevated both the reach and quality of WCAC鈥檚 services and is a key contributor to the office鈥檚 mission and success."

    Brown received a letter from President Stenger, a check for $100, a special coffee mug and a STAR pin. To learn more, click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Meaghan Liberati or visit /offices/human-resources/employees/star-award.html

  • Professional vacancy: Food service administrator

    Professional vacancy: Food service administrator

    For More Information:

    Contact Chelsey Fletcher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Engagement and events manager, Harpur College

    Professional vacancy: Engagement and events manager, Harpur College

    For More Information:

    Contact Chelsey Fletcher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Graduate program coordinator, School of Computing

    Professional vacancy: Graduate program coordinator, School of Computing (Internal Only)

    For More Information:

    Contact Chelsey Fletcher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Program coordinator, Fitness and Wellness

    Professional vacancy: Program coordinator, Fitness and Wellness

    For More Information:

    Contact Chelsey Fletcher or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Accounts payable specialist

    Reporting to the director of the Research Foundation for SUNY Accounts Payable and Purchasing Office (APPO), and working closely with the clerical specialist, the AP specialist is responsible for providing support to all aspects of accounts payable. This includes processing and monitoring payments. The individual will be an integral member of a fast-paced team operation and will work closely with other members of the research administrative team to provide support to 天美传媒's sponsored program community.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Research technician II, Behavioral Neuroscience

    The Research Foundation is seeking a full-time research technician in the laboratory of Abbie Chapman in the Behavioral Neuroscience Program within the Psychology Department at 天美传媒. The Chapman Lab investigates underlying neurovascular mechanisms of dementia using rodent models of health and disease. The lab is specifically interested in understanding how the hippocampus and its vasculature are affected across the lifespan during healthy aging and menopause, as well as during comorbidities known to accelerate age-related cognitive decline, including chronic hypertension and ischemic stroke. Researchers use a combination of in vivo, ex vivo, in vitro and behavioral and electrophysiological approaches to assess hippocampal hemodynamics, vascular function, neuroplasticity and learning and memory.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Financial aid servicing specialist

    Professional vacancy: Financial aid servicing specialist

    For More Information:

    Contact Chelsey Fletcher or visit

  • Earn your master's degree in higher education and student affairs 鈥 in-person and online options

    Ready to take your career to the next level? Discover how a master's degree in higher education and student affairs can open doors to new opportunities.

    With flexible full-time and part-time degree options, along with evening classes, the program is designed to help working professionals balance their careers and education. It's not too late to start this January 鈥 and tuition assistance is available for SUNY employees.

    Contact Bernard Fleming at bfleming@binghamton.edu to schedule a personal one-on-one meeting, or join a virtual information session at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Bernard Fleming or visit /higher-education-and-student-affairs/index.html

  • Professional vacancy: Operations and infrastructure technician

    Professional vacancy: Operations and infrastructure technician

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Administrative assistant, Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (WISE)

    The administrative assistant's primary responsibility is to assist the Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (WISE) director in all administrative, academic and research activities related to the operation of WISE.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Small business advisor, Ithaca, N.Y.

    Professional vacancy: Small business advisor, Ithaca, N.Y.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Field services manager, ITS

    Professional vacancy: Field services manager, ITS (Internal Only)

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Technical support analyst

    Professional vacancy: Technical support analyst

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Career and alumni engagement specialist, Watson College

    Professional vacancy: Career and alumni engagement specialist, Watson College

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Staff assistant to the senior director of operations, Facilities Management

    Professional vacancy: Staff assistant to the senior director of operations, Facilities Management

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Associate director, Harpur Academic Advising

    Professional vacancy: Associate director, Harpur Academic Advising

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

Construction

  • New traffic patterns for easier access to Lot M

    As part of ongoing construction projects on campus, 天美传媒 is making adjustments to traffic flow to reduce congestion and improve parking access. Beginning Thursday, Aug. 28, new traffic patterns will go into effect near Lot M.

    - New Bunn Hill Road access direct to Lot M: A temporary 2-way service drive has been created off Bunn Hill Road. This drive will connect to Clearview Road, bringing you directly to Lot M4, thus avoiding all on-campus traffic. This entrance is located .30 miles further up Bunn Hill Road from the current lower Bunn Hill access (near the baseball stadium). Note that this is a 2-way only to Lot M4 and back to Bunn Hill Road.

    - Clearview Road: Traffic will be one-way from West Drive to the entrance of Lot M4. This new flow is designed to provide a more direct route into and out of Lot M, helping to ease backups and save time during peak travel periods.

    - Upper Bunn Hill Access: The Upper Bunn Hill Road entrance (near Hillside Community) had been temporarily closed due to work necessary for an off-campus construction project. It will now be reopened, providing additional access to the campus.

    Together, these changes create additional entry and exit points that steer traffic away from the busiest pedestrian and construction zones, helping to make your commute smoother and safer. Clear signage will be posted to guide you through the new routes.

    Thank you for your patience and cooperation as 天美传媒 continues to improve its campus.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline

  • Grace Hall construction update

    The contractor for the Grace Hall project began mobilization Monday, Sept. 29. The contractors will bring in heavy equipment and start fencing the area. Initial construction activity began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and includes earthwork, tree removal, stump grinding and site grading. This initial round of work is expected to last approximately two weeks and will take place during business hours.

    This work will be fairly loud, particularly in rooms closer to the site. Residents of Mountainview and CIW who need guidance in finding quieter areas to work during this initial phase of construction should reach out to their respective residential life area offices for support. Safety of the campus community in the area of the project site is paramount. Do not travel into fenced areas, even when construction activities are not prominent. Large construction vehicles will be very active. It is vital that everyone follow detour signage at the site and under no circumstances travel into areas of active construction. The work area will be fenced with permanent fencing for the duration of the project.

    Grace Hall in Mountainview College will be a 362-bed residence hall that will feature a suite-style design 鈥 in alignment with the collegiate structure of its partner buildings 鈥 and will share living space, private bedrooms, and include community areas and other amenities. New landscaping, including tree plantings and outside gathering spaces, are part of the project, which is scheduled for completion for the fall 2027 semester.

    More information and renderings can be found here and on the Facilities Management construction news page. For residential matters/concerns, contact your respective residential life area office. For construction-specific questions/concerns, contact Jennifer Bourassa at 607-777-5047or jbourassa@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Bourassa or visit /facilities-management/construction-news/

  • 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

  • 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

General

  • The Center for Civic Engagement will register your students to vote!

    Help students make their voices heard! The Center for Civic Engagement is available to come to your class and help students register to vote, learn about the absentee/mail or in-person voting process and answer questions about student voting rights and responsibilities. The CCE coordinates a nationally recognized, nonpartisan student voting program that has led to steady increases in student voter turnout.

    A standard class presentation takes around 15-20 minutes. The Center also offer shorter presentation options to better meet the needs of faculty and students.

    The voter registration deadline in New York is Saturday, Oct. 25. Submit requests early to help the CCE accommodate as many classes as possible.

    You can submit your presentation request at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emily Mains or visit

  • Key Box system maintenance: Oct. 25

    Be advised that Information Technology Services will be conducting planned, campus-wide maintenance on the Morse Watchman's Key Box system Saturday, Oct. 25. This essential work will result in a period of system downtime from 5-8 p.m., during which key box functionality will be unavailable. You will not be able to check out keys from any Morse Watchman's Key Box on campus during this maintenance window.

    To ensure uninterrupted operations and access to facilities, all users who anticipate needing a key between 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, are strongly advised to remove keys before the downtime begins.

    For questions regarding this planned maintenance, contact Dave Martin, at dmartin@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact David Martin

  • November NewB Cafe: Nov. 12

    What better way to start off the season of thanks giving, than 天美传媒 showing how grateful it is for new employees? 天美传媒 invites all new employees (Faculty, Professional, classified, RF and MC) to attend the November NewB Cafe event taking place from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in UUW324.

    This will be an opportunity for new employees to make connections with fellow NewBs while learning what opportunities are available to get connected into the larger 天美传媒 Family. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 29. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Andre Mathis, employee engagement specialist, at amathis@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andre Mathis or visit

  • 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 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 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, see the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit /operations/policies/policy-802.html

  • Building cooling/heating transition information

    The campus is approaching the time of year when it transitions buildings from cooling to heating. Review the following information about this process.

    Facilities Management monitors the weather forecast to adjust the start date of the heating season. In general, heating equipment will not turn on unless the daytime and nighttime temperatures are consistently below 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit. If your space is too cold before the heat is turned on, do the following to help:
    - Keep windows closed.
    - Dress more warmly and add extra layers and blankets for comfort.

    The Facilities Management department does not recommend using a space heater in your room for the following reasons:
    - The space heater will cause the heat to shut off in the space and make conditions worse in most cases.

    Questions or concerns should be directed to the Facilities Operations Center at FOC@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Facilities Operations Center or visit /facilities-management/residentialhvc.html

  • OCCT and BC Transit early morning service

    OCCT and BC Transit both offer early morning service with additional service added to accommodate early class times. All early bus routes and drop off times are listed on the TAPS website at the link below. Full OCCT and BC transit schedules can also be found at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit /services/transportation-and-parking/news/

  • Annual Fall Health Services 鈥 vaccines, hearing screenings and mammograms

    Still waiting to get your flu or COVID-19 vaccines? Do you want to have your hearing checked? Have you been avoiding that annual mammogram? EAP's got you!

    Vaccines (Flu and Covid): *NOTE: All appointment slots have been filled; walk-ins are possible, but will be limited in availability.*
    - Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 鈥 University Union West, Room 324

    Hearing screenings : *All appointments are filled; walk-ins are possible, but will be limited in availability*
    - 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 鈥 University Union, Room 122

    Mammogram Van
    - 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 鈥 Couper Administration Building, Parking Lot

    To understand how Mammography exams can contribute to your health and wellbeing, register for the upcoming "Lunch and Learn 鈥 Early Detection, Stronger Protection: Breast Cancer Awareness" from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13. Register at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Employee Assistance Program or visit /programs/employee-assistance/flu.html

  • Pink Ribbon Campaign in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    The University Police at 天美传媒 are proud to once again support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a pink ribbon campaign throughout October. With a donation of $5 or more, individuals may choose either a pink ribbon pin or a breast cancer awareness bracelet to wear in support of this important cause. UPD officers will also be wearing their pins throughout the month to raise awareness.

    All proceeds will benefit the ENCOREplus program through the YWCA of 天美传媒, which helps support local women with breast cancer screening.

    Pins and bracelets are available in the UPD office, located in the basement of the Couper Administration Building. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Anjelica Rowe or visit

  • Immediate openings for 3- and 4-year-olds at Campus Pre-School and Early Childhood Center

    The Campus Pre-School and Early Childhood Center (CPECC) has immediate openings in its 3- and 4-year-old classrooms.

    CPECC is a NAEYC-accredited center with a 4-star QUALITYstarsNY rating, with a mission to provide exceptional care and high-quality education to young learners.

    Enroll today at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Campus Pre-School or visit /services/campus-pre-school/availability/

  • Download SafeBing, the University鈥檚 new public safety app

    September is National Preparedness Month. Looking for ways to stay prepared on campus?

    Download SafeBing, the one-stop shop for all things safety-related. From B-Alert push notifications to emergency procedures and GPS-enabled 911 services, SafeBing has the resources to help you stay safe on campus.

    For more information, including how to download the app, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Ryan Kinsella or visit /emergency/emergency-notification/alertus-app.html

  • Reusable bag donations needed for Food Pantry

    The Food Pantry is in need of reusable shopping bags to fulfill weekly orders. If you have bags leftover from an event, are looking to clean out a storage closet or even if you have a personal collection of reusable bags that you would be willing to donate, let the Food Pantry know by emailing bpantry@binghamton.edu. The Food Pantry staff will make arrangements to pick up any donations.

    For More Information:

    Contact Food Pantry or visit /services/auxiliary/pantry/

  • Campus Citizen's Review Board final report

    With the announced retirement of President Harvey G. Stenger, the Campus Citizen Review Board鈥檚 commissioning will sunset. In anticipation of this transition, the board has written a final report to consolidate institutional learning, document progress, and propose actionable next steps that can be embedded within University structures to endure beyond the board鈥檚 tenure. To read the full report, visit the board's website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kate Hastings or visit /organizations/ccrb/

  • Stress-free Bing calendar: Share your events

    The Stress-free Bing Committee is looking for campus partners to host a variety of activities, programs, events and gatherings to help our students destress through the end of the semester.

    Follow these steps to add new or previously-held events.
    - New events must submit the form below to share your event with the committee. Previously-held events can skip to step two.
    - 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.
    - Notify the committee by emailing Pete Nardone. Your event will be added to the Stress-free Bing calendar.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Peter Nardone or visit

  • October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    National Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed every October in the United States. This year marks the 80th anniversary, with the theme "Celebrating Value and Talent." This month aims to raise awareness about issues related to disability employment and celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities. It encourages the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workforce and emphasizes the importance of providing equal opportunities for everyone.

    天美传媒 is committed to being an inclusive and accessible workplace that values the contributions of employees with disabilities. If you are an employee with a disability and need reasonable accommodations or more information, visit the website below or contact the Office of Equity and Access for an appointment.

    Learn more about National Disability Employment Awareness Month at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Ada Robinson-Perez or visit /offices/oea/accommodations/

  • BUC$ program to be discontinued

    BUC$, the optional student amenity that allows prepaid funds to be added to a student ID card to pay for certain University services, will be discontinued. This decision was made after a thorough review of campus needs and available technologies. The change allows a transition to more modern, flexible and widely used payment options across campus.

    As of Aug. 4, 2025, adding funds to a BUC$ account on a student ID card will no longer be available. Any residual BUC$ balances will remain available for use through May 29, 2026. Dining Services and the University Bookstore will continue to accept BUC$ during this time. Students may also convert BUC$ balances to dining dollars or request a refund by emailing 天美传媒MealPlanOffice.USA@sodexo.com or visiting the Meal Plan office in UU-B02. Students are encouraged to spend BUC$ balances this academic year. Changes to student printing quotas have been made.

    For more details, visit the BUC$ website below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Auxiliary Services or visit /services/auxiliary/dining/bucs/

  • In-person Fidelity financial consultant appointments: Oct. 27, Nov. 3

    Ken Woods, CRPC, workplace financial consultant, will be on campus on Monday, Oct. 27, and Monday, Nov. 3, for in-person appointments regarding personal and workplace investing for Fidelity enrollees.

    Book an appointment now online at the link below or by calling (844) 367-7869. If using the website to book, use "SUNY - STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK" as the employer name.

    For More Information:

    Contact Meaghan Liberati or visit

  • "Classified Connections" event: Nov. 19

    The Office of Talent and Engagement would like to invite all Classified Staff (CSEA, PEF, ALES, NYSCOPBA and PBANYS) to "Classified Connections". This event is a Lunch Grab-N-Go, where you can pick up either a sandwich lunch box or a salad lunch box.

    Classified Connections will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Marketplace Fireplace Lounge in the Union. RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 5.

    Any questions, contact Andre Mathis, employee engagement specialist, at (607) 777-2078 or amathis@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andre Mathis or visit

  • Learn about the first-gen college identity at luncheon panel: Nov. 5

    In honor of the National First-Generation College Celebration Day, BFirst and the Center for Learning and Teaching are hosting a panel of first-generation faculty, staff, alumni and students to spread awareness about this identity at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Old Union Hall! All are welcome, and a light lunch will be provided.

    For More Information:

    Contact BFirst Network

  • Plan an event for International Education Week: Nov 17-21

    The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Office of International Education and Global Initiatives (IEGI) are beginning to collect and advertise events for International Education Week (IEW), which takes place Nov. 17-21. IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

    Other 天美传媒 offices are invited to consider planning an international or cultural-themed event(s) to coincide with IEW. Any university office that would like to be featured on the IEW event page should complete the Google Form below.

    Questions and concerns can be addressed to ISSS Programming Coordinator, Annie Smith, at dsmith66@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Annie Smith or visit

  • Visions Federal Credit Union offering HELOC with no closing costs

    Tap into your home鈥檚 value for a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). You could enjoy a flexible source of funds with maximum convenience and no closing costs! To apply or for offer details, visit Visions Federal Credit Union's website at the link below or stop by the campus branch located in The Union. Must qualify; restrictions apply. Subject to credit approval. Offer may change or expire by Sunday, Nov. 30.

    For More Information:

    Contact Visions FCU or visit

  • New member offer for joining Visions FCU

    Skip the hassle and junk fees you鈥檇 pay at other financial institutions by switching to Visions! You could even enjoy a $200 or $300 cash bonus when you open a checking account with qualifying direct deposits within 90 days.

    Join Visions with promo code "UPTO300FALL2025" and open your checking account today! Offer expires Sunday, Nov. 30; must be eligible for bonus to be applied. Visit the website below for additional details.

    For More Information:

    Contact Visions FCU or visit

  • Report Spotted Lanternflies found on campus property

    Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), an invasive species of plant hopper known to cause crop loss and local ecological impacts, has recently been identified on campus. To assist state and local agencies with this growing problem, report the presence of SLF on 天美传媒 property by taking photo(s) and filling out the form at the link below. After reporting a sighting, you are encouraged to kill the SLF by stepping on it or crushing it.

    More information on how to identify SLF and their impacts can be found here:

    This form applies to 天美传媒 property only. Contact Environmental Health and Safety at 777-2211 or ehs@binghamton.edu with questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit

  • Satellite parking services now at Welcome Center

    For your convenience, a satellite parking office is available in the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center now sells temporary day passes, contractor permits and carpool permits between 8:30-11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. After 11:30 a.m., visit the main Parking Services office or visit the TAPS parking portal for parking transactions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Parking Services or visit

  • "Don't Cancel That Class" programming for faculty

    "Don't Cancel That Class" is a B-Healthy: Healthy Campus Initiative with the goal of providing health and wellness workshops in place of a class.

    Why participate?
    - Keep students engaged and learning.
    - Promote the use of campus resources.
    - Make up for a missed class day in a meaningful way.

    Request Form:
    Submit a request 3 weeks ahead at the link below.
    B-Healthy staff will review your request and confirm coverage.

    Workshop Topics:
    - The dimensions of wellness (40-50 mins.)
    - Happiness beyond academics (40-50 mins.)
    - Party Safe: for party throwers and goers (60 mins.)
    - Safer Sex 101 (50-60 mins.)
    - Resource Learning (30-40 mins.)
    - Resilience through identity and habits (50-60 mins.)
    - Cannabis today (60 mins.)
    - Suicide Prevention (60 mins.)

    More information and descriptions can be found online at: /bhealthy/requests.html

    Request a brochure or contact B-Healthy to learn more about this program!

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit

  • Don't cancel your class/student program 鈥 request a career workshop

    The Fleishman Career Center can provide customized workshops, presentations or activities aligned with your students鈥 needs, whether you've partnered with the Center before or are looking to do so for the first time!

    This fall, think about incorporating one or more of the following in courses or student programs:
    - A career education workshop
    - A financial literacy workshop
    - A career assignment or activity
    - A mini 15-minute presentation on a single topic (making authentic connections, exploring academic and career interests, or top tips for post-grad planning)

    Note that the Ceter has launched a new program request form at the link below! Bookmark the updated form and delete any outdated links you may have.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jessica Lane-Rwabukwisi or visit

  • Register your campus e-transportation devices

    Lithium-ion batteries are found in many consumer e-transportation devices due to their small size, power output and versatility. 天美传媒 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 鈥 but not limited to 鈥 laptops, desktop computers, iPads, tablets, cell phones, ADA Mobility Devices, hybrid or electric vehicles, etc.

    天美传媒 has established several safety guidelines for e-transportation users. To learn more about the policy, go to: /operations/policies/policy-422.html

    For More Information:

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit /offices/environmental-health-safety/fire-prevention/battery-fire-safety.html

  • Grubhub is BUDS' new mobile ordering app

    Skip the line and order ahead on the Grubhub mobile ordering app! It鈥檚 easy: download the app and link your meal plan to begin ordering online at the MarketPlace, Garbanzo, Hungry Bearcat, Library Tower Caf茅 and John Arthur Caf茅 presents: Einstein Bros. Bagels.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lori Benson or visit

  • Fall semester Food Pantry pick-up hours

    天美传媒 provides a Food Pantry that is a temporary, judgment-free place for students, faculty, staff and community members facing hard times, such as running short of money for the month or other emergencies.

    Pick up hours for the fall semester can be found at the link below. Food Pantry locations and the online ordering form can also be found at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Food Pantry or visit /services/pantry/index.html

  • Parking availability information on TAPS website

    Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) closely monitors parking lot availability. TAPS surveys and counts unoccupied parking spaces every two hours, Monday through Friday. With this data, TAPS updates a parking availability table on the TAPS website at the link below. The table shows which parking lots have available space during peak times on campus and the average number of open spaces in a lot during a timeframe.

    Parking on campus is busiest during peak class times, between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There is always available space, but it is not always conveniently located near a destination. If you are having trouble finding a spot, visit the TAPS website at the link below. The campus shuttle stops near remote parking lots to transport you closer to your specific destination.

    The University also offers convenient alternative transportation options. OCCT, BC Transit and carpooling with 511NY Rideshare make it easy to get around campus and the community. For more information on alternative transportation options, visit the TAPS website at:

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit /services/transportation-and-parking/parking/parking-availability/

  • Writing Center open for tutoring

    The Writing Center opens for tutoring.

    Students can book up to two appointments per week with friendly, qualified peer tutors at the link below.

    If you have questions or wish to book a tutor to visit your class, email Wendy Stewart, director, at wstewart@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Wendy Stewart or visit

  • Fall 2025 Speaking Center temporary relocation

    The Speaking Center is now open and accepting appointments! Note that for the fall 2025 semester, the Speaking Center will temporarily be located in the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Room 124, as the space within the C4 Success Center undergoes renovations. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Tyler Lenga or visit /offices/success/speaking-center/make-appointment.html

  • B-Healthy Well-being Grants applications are open

    The B-Healthy: Healthy Campus Initiative at 天美传媒 is offering Well-being Grants to support health and wellness focused programs on campus. These grants (up to $1,000 per proposal) are open to students, faculty, staff, departments, recognized clubs and collaborative groups aiming to enhance the health and well-being of our community.

    Key details:
    - Applications are accepted on a rolling monthly deadline (by 11:59 p.m. on the first day of each month, September through April).
    - Proposals must be submitted at least four weeks in advance of the planned event or initiative.
    - Funds are reimbursed after the activity, upon completion of a project evaluation and financial report.

    To apply, review the grant鈥檚 criteria, policies and evaluation requirements, visit the B-Healthy website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit /bhealthy/programs-and-services/grant.html

  • Campus drone permitting

    Planning to fly a drone on campus? 天美传媒 flights are regulated under drone policy #419, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This policy was established to control the use of drones over campus properties. If you would like to fly a drone, you must submit a permit request to Environmental Health and Safety at least five business days in advance. You are highly encouraged to review the policy before submitting your permit request. The permit can be accessed at the link below.

    Use of a drone around or near any residential life building is not permitted. 天美传媒 reserves the right to deny a permit that does not conform with stated requirements.

    For additional information, contact Environmental Health and Safety at ehs@binghamton.edu or 777-2211

    For More Information:

    Contact Environmental Health and Safety or visit /offices/environmental-health-safety/pdfs/request-operate-small.pdf

  • Diversity Committee 鈥 SADDI Grant

    The SADDI Grant was created to streamline funding through 天美传媒鈥檚 Road Map strategic plan. This process allows divisional offices to compete for funds that assist with student-focused programming that promotes social justice and/or celebrates diversity.

    Some guidelines for the program include:

    - Grant funding seeks to aid in retention initiatives for underrepresented minority students.
    - Due to limited funds, SADDI grants are not intended to sustain programming but instead are "seed" funds that help launch diversity initiatives.
    - Departments are encouraged to collaborate on projects and programs with each other.
    - Student organizations must partner with or be sponsored by a department of mutual interest for eligibility.
    - Creative, innovative and technological ideas are welcomed!
    -Events/programs cannot begin within 14 days of the submission date.

    The Diversity Committee assists the divisional diversity officers (DDO) with grant decisions. Applicants should contact the DDO for specific questions about the application process.

    For more information, contact Anne Saint-Juste or visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Anne Saint-Juste or visit /student-affairs/initiatives/saddi/grant/index.html

Health and Wellness

  • Weekly wellness tip

    Explore the nine dimensions of wellness and tune in each week for a wellness tip from B-Healthy.

    TIP: Balance online and offline time
    Take breaks from screens to stretch, go outside or talk with a friend in person. Too much screen time can strain your body and your mind.

    Stay connected:
    - Follow B-Healthy on Instagram: @bhealthybingu or on TikTok: @healthpeers. Find wellness events and activities on B-Engaged. Learn more about the dimensions of wellness on the B-Healthy website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit

  • Treat yourself to a half-off chair massage this week: Oct. 20鈥25

    Take a break and relax at the East Gym, Recreation Center. From Monday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 25, enjoy half-priced chair massages in the Wellness Services Suite for just $6 for 10 minutes or $9 for 15 minutes.

    Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Please note that back-to-back bookings aren鈥檛 allowed, and no other discounts apply. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sara Couchman or visit /campus-recreation/wellness-services/

  • B-Healthy presents "The Wellness Couch Podcast"

    B-Healthy invites you to join the department this fall on "The Wellness Couch Podcast", your go-to spot for wellness, resilience and community. The podcast aims to remind you that you鈥檙e not alone. Each episode offers practical strategies and supportive wisdom to help you thrive mentally, emotionally and socially.

    How to stay connected:
    - Subscribe to "The Wellness Couch Podcast"
    - Share the podcast with anyone who could use a little extra support or inspiration
    - Stay tuned for updates about upcoming guests, topics and events
    - Find health and wellness-based activities on B-Engaged

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit /bhealthy/podcast.html

  • EAP fall health services

    The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) promotes employee wellness by partnering with community providers to offer on-campus health services. These services are conveniently available where employees work and are either free or covered by insurance. These initiatives support employee health and well-being, making it easier for staff to access necessary care.

    This year, EAP looks forward to offering a vaccine clinic, hearing screenings, and a mammography van. In addition to these preventative health services, EAP will be hosting "Lunch and Learn" sessions that offer additional insight into the benefits of these services and highlight the scientific evidence supporting their impact on long-term wellness.

    Registration details for each of the health services are available on the EAP website at the link below. You can find more information on the "Lunch and Learn" sessions on B-Engaged or on the website.

    For More Information:

    Contact Angella Kim or visit /programs/employee-assistance/flu.html

  • Bring a Respect Agreement to your department

    At 天美传媒, we know that a strong community begins with mutual understanding and shared values. A Respect Agreement is a collaborative tool that helps departments create a clear, shared vision for how colleagues interact, communicate and work together.

    When your department consults with the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, you can:
    - Facilitate an engaging and inclusive process where every voice is heard.
    - Co-create a set of shared norms that foster respect, accountability and collaboration.
    - Strengthen trust, reduce conflict and build a positive departmental culture.

    Think of it as a roadmap for respect 鈥 designed by your team, for your team. Whether you鈥檙e looking to improve communication, build stronger working relationships or set the tone for new initiatives, a Respect Agreement provides the foundation.

    Consult today by scheduling a discussion via the link below!

    For More Information:

    Contact Jen Smith or visit

  • "No Tricks, Just Narcan Kits!" volunteer event

    Join the Master of Public Health Program's October Narcan Drive! Throughout the month, students, staff and faculty are invited to drop in and help make 100 life-saving Narcan kits that will be distributed to those in need.

    Whether you stop by for a few minutes or bring a whole group, every kit assembled is a step toward saving a life!

    To get the HSB 400C, continue straight towards the windows after exiting the elevator on the fourth floor of HSB. Then, take a left and go all the way down the hallway. From there, take another left. Look for the door furthest down on the right. It's next to a table. Go through the door, and walk in until you see the common area!

    For More Information:

    Contact Mitchell Brooks or visit

  • Good Grief Book Club: Oct. 31

    This is a book club 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 on a Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Vestal campus. The next meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in UU-121. The group will be discussing the book, "On Grief & Grieving", by Elisabeth K眉bler-Ross.

    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 Jackie McGinley or visit

NCAA Division I Athletics

  • Women's Soccer 鈥 Senior Day: Oct. 26

    Join the Division of Athletics for the kickoff at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, to celebrate the Women's Soccer senior class! The America East top-ranked Bearcats will host the second-place Vermont.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Derrick Bradford or visit

  • 天美传媒 Basketball single-game tickets now on sale

    The 天美传媒 Division of Athletics has announced that single-game tickets for the 2025-26 men's and women's basketball seasons are officially on sale at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact David O'Brian or visit

  • 天美传媒 Athletics launches its first-ever giving societies

    The 天美传媒 Division of Athletics has announced the creation of its first-ever philanthropic giving societies: the 1946 Legacy Society and the Bearcat Society. These societies mark an important milestone, celebrating the University's rich athletic history while advancing the success of current and future student-athletes.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact David O'Brian or visit

  • Women's Basketball announces time changes to Nov. 6 and Nov. 11 games

    The 天美传媒 women's basketball program has announced its home games on Thursday, Nov. 6, vs. Bloomsburg, and Tuesday, Nov. 11, vs. St. Bonaventure will start at 7 p.m. as opposed to 6:07 p.m.

    Click the link below for more information.

    For More Information:

    Contact David O'Brian or visit

Recreation

  • Learn to play tennis 鈥 adults wanted!

    Never played tennis before? Searching for a new lifetime activity? The Lane-Starke Tennis Center is looking for you!

    The Lane-Starke Tennis Center has two adult beginner options 鈥 an "Adult Beginner Clinic" from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sundays, and the interactive "Tuesdays at the Net" program, which combines a mix of games, drills and play. These relaxed sessions are geared towards those aged 18-35 years old, who are ready to meet new friends and pick up new skills, and are held from 8-10 p.m. on Tuesday nights.

    Details on all adult programs are available on the LSTC website.

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit

  • Fall Junior Tennis Programs 鈥 enrolling now

    The Lane 鈥 Starke Tennis Center has designed a comprehensive junior pathway to take your child through age-appropriate stages of tennis skill development in a systematic, engaging and fun way. Each instructional session lasts seven weeks. Various levels are available.

    Not sure if tennis is right for your child? Build your child's excitement and confidence with a private lesson. Details on all junior programs are available on the LSTC website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit

  • Bing Queers Faculty and Staff weekly lunch meetups

    Connect with fellow LGBTQIA+ employees through the Bing Queers Faculty and Staff affinity group鈥檚 weekly lunch meetups! Lunches will occur on Wednesdays and alternate between the Health Sciences Building and the University Union on the main campus. See the dates and times below for the fall semester:

    Health Sciences Building; meet in the building lobby (all lunches from noon to 1 p.m.):
    - Wednesday, Oct. 8
    - Wednesday, Oct. 22
    - Wednesday, Nov. 5
    - Wednesday, Nov. 19
    - Wednesday, Dec. 3

    Main Campus, University Union:
    - 12:30-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, UU-122
    - Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, UU-136
    - 12:30-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, UU-122
    - Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, UU-136
    - Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, UU-136

    Interested in becoming more involved with the Bing Queers Faculty and Staff affinity group? Fill out the Google Form at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erin Hansen or visit

  • Get certified on campus with American Red Cross courses

    From CPR to lifeguarding, the East Gym offers a range of courses every semester, conveniently on campus. Open to students, faculty, staff and the public.

    Learn more and sign up through the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jane Kallmerten or visit /campus-recreation/certifications.html

Research

  • Access U.S. immigration law and international trade documents via HeinOnline

    The 天美传媒 Libraries are happy to announce recent additions to the collection: HeinOnline鈥檚 Immigration Law and Policy in the U.S. and U.S. International Trade Library.

    It brings together more than 3.4 million pages worth of content across more than 11,000 volumes, including USITC Publications Archive, legislative histories, CFR & U.S. Code Title 15 and Title 19, notable publications, scholarly articles and much more!

    Learn more and access the collections on the Library News blog at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Matt Gallagher or visit

  • Recruit undergraduate researchers at FRI faculty-student mixer: Oct. 31

    Are you looking to recruit undergraduate students to conduct research under your mentorship? FRI students are actively looking for STEM research labs they can join!

    The First-year Research Immersion (FRI) will host its annual student-faculty mixer from 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in the Mandela Room. The mixer is an opportunity for students finishing the FRI program to meet with faculty looking for students to join their labs now or in the future.

    If you are interested in attending to recruit undergraduate researchers, RSVP at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Megan Fegley or visit

  • Libraries Research Scholars Program applications open

    The Libraries have launched the 天美传媒 Libraries Research Scholars Program for the spring 2026 semester. This opportunity provides experiences working on a guided research project within the Libraries. Each project, designed to be library-related, will help undergraduate students strengthen their research skills and provide the opportunity to build upon personal research interests.

    As part of the program, each student researcher will work closely with a library faculty or professional staff mentor on a library-related research topic. Students will strengthen their research skills and have the opportunity to build upon their personal research interests. The final research results will be published in the institutional repository, the Open Repository at 天美传媒 (The ORB), and each scholar will be awarded $2,000 at the completion of their projects.

    For more information about eligibility, expectations or more detailed descriptions of each project and how to apply, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Matthew Harrick or visit binghamton.edu/libraries/about/admin/scholars/

  • Call for new Organized Research Center proposals

    The Division of Research is accepting proposals for new Organized Research Centers (ORC). 天美传媒鈥檚 ORCs provide a supportive infrastructure for interdisciplinary research. The Division of Research will provide internal start-up funding to support the ORC in its first five years.

    Completed application packages must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, to the 天美传媒 Internal Opportunities Portal, at:

    Submission guidelines can be found at: /research/division-offices/strategic-research-initiatives/centers.html

    For More Information:

    Contact Mike Jacobson or visit /research/division-offices/strategic-research-initiatives/centers.html

  • Seeking breast milk donors for paid study

    Researchers at 天美传媒 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 Linda Jiang, at ljiang46@binghamton.edu. The primary investigator is Tao Zhang, associate professor, who can be reached at zhangt@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Linda Jiang

  • Seeking mothers of 6鈥12-month-olds for a study of infant development (paid)

    Researchers are studying how infants learn about emotions, including facial expressions of emotion, and how moms鈥 and infants鈥 moods influence each other over time.

    For more information, visit or call (607) 777-3304 and ask for the Infant Study. Earn $250 for helping with the study.

    For More Information:

    Contact Brandon Gibb or visit /psychology/labs/infant/

  • Encourage your students to apply to the Undergraduate Research Award

    The Undergraduate Research Award is a competitive award designed to support the expenses for students' independent research or creative work. If you are working with a student seeking funding for an independent study, capstone or honors thesis, encourage them to apply by Saturday, Nov. 1. Funding is competitive, and award amounts vary; the maximum award is $1,000. Undergraduates from all 天美传媒 schools and colleges are eligible to apply.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Caroline Antalek or visit /student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/funding-and-awards/undergrad-research-award.html

  • Human Rights Institute Manuscript Review workshop program

    The Human Rights Institute invites proposals for book manuscript workshop(s) to be held in Spring 2026.

    If you are finishing or close to finishing a monograph, the workshop will provide a supportive and generative review in preparation for submission of the manuscript to presses.

    The workshop will consist of the author, 2-3 天美传媒 faculty members and an invited external reader. All participants will be selected by the author and will read the manuscript in advance of the half-day workshop. The workshop, which may be in person or on Zoom, will focus on constructive feedback for the author to prepare the manuscript for publication.

    The Human Rights Institute will support the costs of an in-person workshop, plus an honorarium for the external reader and a
    research award of up to $250 each for internal readers.

    Submissions from faculty at all career levels are welcome; the deadline for submissions is Saturday, Nov. 1.

    To apply, send a project abstract (up to 300 words), proposal (approximately 1,000 words), overview (including the projects
    relationship to human rights); your progress to date on the manuscript and workshop goals.

    Also include a ranked list of 3 preferred external reviewers, and a list of 2-3 suggested 天美传媒 faculty participants. Note that untenured faculty are advised to consult with the chairs on the selection of internal readers to ensure there is no conflict with tenure review.

    Email your application to Professor Alexandra Moore at amoore@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathryn Austin

  • BUPNUR spring 2026 research positions 鈥 application open

    The 天美传媒 Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) spring 2026 application is now open. 天美传媒 undergraduates who have not had any college-level research experiences are eligible to apply. The program helps students without prior research experience participate in faculty-mentored research projects, with an emphasis on giving underserved populations a chance to participate.

    Research positions are part-time, 4-6 hours/week commitments during the spring 2026 semester on a faculty-led project. Each student researcher will receive a stipend. Projects range across disciplines.

    The guide to faculty-led projects and the application can be found at the link below on the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center BUPNUR webpage.

    The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 14. Students should plan to check their email after the fall semester ends, as interviews and funding decisions will be scheduled and announced on an ongoing basis over the winter break.

    For More Information:

    Contact Stephen Ortiz or visit /student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/projects.html

  • GIS Day announcement and call for posters

    The GIS Core Facility's GIS Day Planning Committee would like to invite you to the 10th annual GIS Day, held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in the Old Champlain Atrium. This event will feature a variety of lightning talks, a student poster and map competition, and other related GIS research information. Food and refreshments will be provided.

    A major part of GIS Day is the Student Poster and Map Competition. The call for entries is now open. The submission deadline is Friday, Nov. 14. More info can be found here: /geography/gisday/posters.html

    For More Information:

    Contact Kevin Heard or visit /geography/gisday

  • Research participants needed 鈥 "Virtual Reality (VR) in Neuroscience Education" study

    Danny Deng鈥檚 research team, from the Division of Occupational Therapy at Decker College, is inviting students to participate in an innovative research study exploring how virtual reality can enhance neuroscience education.

    You may be eligible to join if you are an undergraduate or graduate student in a health or science-related field, aged 18 or older and you are comfortable using virtual reality technology or have a desire to learn. No prior knowledge of neuroscience is required.

    If you choose to participate, your involvement will include experiencing a short virtual reality learning session (all necessary equipment will be provided for you); completing a brief survey; and taking part in an individual interview. The entire process will take approximately 60 to 90 minutes.

    For your full participation, you will receive a $20 gift card. Additionally, if you are a student from the entry-level Occupational Therapy program and you consent to provide access to your academic data from the neuroscience course, you will receive an extra $10 gift card. This means you could earn a total of $30.

    If you are interested, click the link below to complete a brief pre-screen questionnaire to determine your eligibility.

    If you have any questions, contact the primary researcher, Conner Osman, at cosman1@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Conner Osman or visit

  • 鈥淏iological Effects of Public Speaking in Young, Adult Women鈥 study seeking participants

    If you are interested in participating in a new research study 鈥淏iological Effects of Public Speaking in Young, Adult Women,鈥 open the link below to review the inclusion criteria, informed consent materials, confirm eligibility and enroll in the study.

    Individuals are eligible to participate if they are:
    - Female sex assigned at birth
    - Currently aged 25-35 years old
    - Are not currently taking any prescribed glucocorticoid medications, anti-anxiety, antidepressant medications or hormonal contraceptives, as these have documented effects on the production of cortisol

    Exclusion criterion:
    - Diagnosis of any of the following: long-COVID, Major Depressive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Panic Disorder, Schizophrenia, General Anxiety Disorder, anemia or bleeding conditions
    - Currently taking 鈥渂lood thinners鈥 (i.e., heparin, warfarin or coumadin, for example Pradaxa, Xarelto or Eliquis)
    - Pregnant or breastfeeding in the last 12 months
    - Have or ever had: Ebola virus infection or disease, Hepatitis B or C, tuberculosis or tested positive for HIV
    - Been to a region where malaria is found in the last 3 months
    - Been treated for malaria in the last 3 years
    - Been treated for syphilis or gonorrhea in the last 3 months

    This study has been approved by the 天美传媒 Institutional Review Board.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mallory Peters or visit

  • S.H. Ho Foundation Research Grants (HFRG) for Health Sciences and Technology

    The Provost鈥檚 Office is accepting proposals for the 2026-27 cycle of the S.H. Ho Foundation Research Grants (HFRG) for the Health Sciences and Technology program. Inspired by her outstanding educational experience at 天美传媒 and the opportunity to nurture groundbreaking faculty discoveries and innovation, Martha Ho, MA 鈥78, and her husband, David Ho, of The S. H. Ho Foundation Ltd., made a significant philanthropic gift to propel the pioneering work of 天美传媒 faculty. This endowment makes possible, in perpetuity, approximately $200,000 annually in vital seed grants for faculty University-wide to advance current or emerging research.

    Submissions are solicited from all academic units. Funding is available for awards up to $100,000. Completed packages must be submitted electronically to the 天美传媒 Internal Opportunities Portal at:

    The proposal deadline for the program is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. If you have any questions, contact Michael Jacobson, director of the Office of Strategic Research Initiatives, at mjacobso@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mike Jacobson or visit /academics/provost/excellence-awards/hfrg-award.html

  • Provost Awards for Research Grants: "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Arts and Humanities"

    The Provost鈥檚 Office is accepting proposals for the 2026-27 cycle of the Provost Awards for Research Grants: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Arts and Humanities. The provost鈥檚 office will provide up to $100,000 annually in seed grants to support research addressing issues in a field of broad research interest. This program is designed to support individual investigators (or teams of investigators) who require seed funding ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for travel, equipment, supplies, data acquisition, personnel or other enablers in the initiation or expansion of a research project. The 2026 topic is "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Arts and Humanities". The increasing use of AI tools has necessitated an understanding of how these emerging technologies shape human expression, creativity, culture and society. 天美传媒 invites proposals for projects that explore AI鈥檚 potential as a tool and as a subject for critical analysis, illuminating ethical, cultural and philosophical issues while also pushing the limits of artistic practice and humanistic scholarship.

    Completed packages must be submitted electronically to the 天美传媒 Internal Opportunities Portal, at:

    The proposal deadline for the program is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. If you have any questions, contact Michael Jacobson, director of the Office of Strategic Research Initiatives, at mjacobso@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mike Jacobson or visit /academics/provost/excellence-awards/hri-award.html

Speakers and Lectures

  • CEMERS Conference 鈥 "Always Here: Non-Binary Gender, Trans Identities and Queerness in the Global Middle Ages": Oct. 24-25

    The CEMERS Conference will take place from Oct. 24-25 at the 天美传媒, Downtown Center (67 Washington Street). Titled "Always Here: Non-Binary Gender, Trans Identities and Queerness in the Global Middle Ages", plenary speakers will present on both days.

    At 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Leah DeVun, professor of history at Rutgers University, will present 鈥淏iological Facts and Nonbinary Gender: A History鈥. At 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Perilla Myrne, associate professor in Arabic literature and history at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, will present 鈥淨ueer desire and the long tradition of Arabic sex advice manuals鈥.

    Queer, trans, intersex, non-binary, genderfluid and gender-nonconforming people and sources are abundant in the premodern textual, artistic and artifactual record. And studies of gender and sexuality in the medieval period are flourishing as never before. Yet, many important sources remain out of reach for students, and an alarming amount of queer and trans medieval and early-modern history is not available 鈥 and its existence is routinely denied 鈥 to LGBTQIA+ people beyond academia.

    In the face of historical erasure and denial, and rising levels of oppression and violence, CEMERS gathers to study and celebrate the richness and complexity of gender and sexuality of the pre- and early-modern world. This conference brings together scholars, teachers and artists working across disciplines and geographic boundaries to explore the LGBTQIA+ premodern world and its modern reception, to build a broad and more global foundation for future collaboration and research.

    For more information, click the link below. Thank you to this event's sponsors: Renate Hartman-Reeves-Ellington, The Harpur College Dean's Office and SUNY CID.

    For More Information:

    Contact Misty Finch or visit

  • "Ukrainian Language as a Reflection of Ukrainians' Historical Experience and Worldview": Oct. 25

    Join the History Department from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in UU206, for a talk by Tetiana Hranchak, Visiting Scholar in East European and Eurasian Studies (EEES), as she discusses how language reflects the historical experience and worldview of Ukrainians. Her presentation is designed to engage both Ukrainian speakers and those with little to no knowledge of Ukraine or the Ukrainian language.

    Sponsored by the Ukrainian Cultural Association in partnership with REEES. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Heather DeHaan or visit /harpur/degrees/russian-east-european-and-eurasian/events.html

  • Upstate New York Policing Research Consortia Digital Archive

    DiDa's Digital Humanities Project Incubator presents the second presentation from the 2024-25 incubator series from Laura Warren Hill's project team, who will demonstrate and discuss the creation of a digital archive that brings together materials from system-affected people with hard-to-access state records on policing and incarceration. Founded in 2023 as a collaboration among scholars, community members and system-affected people, UNY-PRC designed the repository to center lived experience, enable public scholarship and make crucial documents available beyond institutional walls.

    For More Information:

    Contact Ruth Anne Carpenter or visit

  • "Trees Worth More than Gold: Value in a Biodiversity Hotspot": Oct. 27

    Join the Anthropology Department for "Trees Worth More than Gold: Value in a Biodiversity Hotspot", the second speaker in the series "Changing Environments", from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, in Library North, Alpern Room 2200.

    What is the forest worth? Answers vary wildly. Some argue that biodiversity is priceless, while others try to calculate the forest鈥檚 economic potential. Yet both approaches overlook the connection between the way a forest is valued on the one hand, and the way the different people who use it are valued on the other. Drawing on ethnographic research in Tanzania鈥檚 Eastern Arc Mountains, an internationally celebrated hotspot for biodiversity conservation, this talk shows how discussions about the forest鈥檚 value are also discussions about the value of the people who live with it.

    For More Information:

    Contact Deborah Schechter or visit

  • VARCC and Kaschak Institute partnering to host speaker: Oct. 28

    Join the VARCC at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the UDC for an important and timely presentation by Allison Brachmann, whose research sheds light on the nuanced challenges faced by college sexual violence survivors in seeking support on campus. Drawing from her extensive academic background and clinical expertise, Brachmann explores the multilevel combination of factors that shape survivors' help-seeking decision-making process after experiencing sexual violence in college.

    Brachmann holds a doctorate in social work from Rutgers University, along with dual master鈥檚 degrees in social work (MSW) and education (MEd). She is a licensed social worker in New Jersey and currently serves as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Social Work Department at 天美传媒's CCPA.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Riley or visit

  • Fellows Speaker Series presentation: Oct. 29

    Join The Institute for the Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in LN 1106 (the IASH room) for Assistant Professor of Cinema Andrea Gyenge鈥檚 presentation, "Buccal Cinemas: Orality and Experimental Form".

    This talk will focus on themes of the mouth and orality in the experimental films of Paul Sharits. In T,O,U,C,H,I,N,G (1968), for example, a man faces the camera while his fleshy tongue sticks out between the open blades of scissors. Rapid variations of the tongue image are then subjected to dizzying and violent changes in color, speed, and sound, each woven into an oral theme that extends across the entire film. While many scholars remain devoted to understanding Sharits鈥檚 relationship to the 鈥渇licker film" tradition of the 1960s or the traumas of his personal biography, I will argue that T,O,U,C,H,I,N,G draws on older histories of silent films that used the mouth to extend the field of cinematic perception. In the early films of James Williamson, for instance, the mouth becomes an image of film鈥檚 elastic potential鈥攁n open site for demonstrating the camera鈥檚 technological voyage into the hidden realms of both body and world. In a similar fashion, Sharits鈥檚 work demonstrates that the mouth is less a physical or sexual organ than it is an anonymous hole that can be duplicated or serialized, stretched or ripped, closed or opened, to better express the camera鈥檚 iconoclastic power.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jaileen Pache

  • CoCo Seminar with Dakota Murray: Oct. 29

    There will be a 天美传媒 Center of Complex Systems (CoCo) seminar at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Engineering Building T-1 as well as on Zoom, at:

    Dakota Murray, of the Department of Information Science and Technology at the University at Albany, will speak on "Towards a Data-Driven Understanding of Debate in Science". More details can be found online at:

    A light lunch and refreshments will be served, followed by open discussions. E-mail Hiroki Sayama, at sayama@binghamton.edu, for more information.

    For More Information:

    Contact Hiroki Sayama or visit

  • CoCo Seminar with Anastasia Bizyaeva: Oct. 30

    There will be a 天美传媒 Center of Complex Systems (CoCo) seminar at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in Engineering Building T-1 as well as on Zoom, at:

    Anastasia Bizyaeva, a member of the mechanical and aerospace engineering school at Cornell University, will speak on "Nonlinear Dynamics of Beliefs over Social Networks". More details can be found online at:

    A light lunch and refreshments will be served, followed by open discussions. E-mail Hiroki Sayama, at sayama@binghamton.edu, for more information.

    For More Information:

    Contact Hiroki Sayama or visit

  • "East End Jews": Songs and Stories from Yiddish London: Oct. 30

    Join Judaic Studies for a guest speaker and performance event with Vivi Lachs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the JCC, 500 Clubhouse Road, Suite 2.

    Performance artist, historian and podcaster Vivi Lachs, will talk about her new book: "East End Jews: Sketches from the London Press". Drawing from the feuilleton column in the London-Yiddish press, "East End Jews" offers a unique glimpse into the life, labour, politics and joys of London's Jewish East End, from its heyday in the 1890s until the 1950s.

    A free shuttle is available to and from campus; there is a sign up at the link below. This event is co-sponsored by the Judaic Studies Department; the College of Jewish Studies (CJS), Russian, East European and Eurasian Program (REEES); and the German and Russian Studies Department.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberli Schull or visit

  • Visiting Film/Video Speakers Series fall 2025: Oct. 31

    Join the Visiting Film/Video Artists and Speakers Series at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in Lecture Hall 6 for the next fall 2025 installation, featuring the work of Olga Tchepikova-Treon, "Allegiances of Difference in Frank Moore鈥檚 Misfit Cinema." Admission is free.

    Tchepikova-Treon is a visiting assistant professor of film and cinema studies at NYU鈥檚 Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she teaches courses on documentary cinema, medicine and film, and misfit cinema histories. Her research examines how disability 鈥 as both lived experience and formal aesthetic 鈥 permeates alternative, experimental and underground cinema cultures. Strongly invested in film exhibition as a community-building practice, Tchepikova-Treon serves as a board member and projectionist at the non-profit screening venue Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis, where she also co-edits the theater鈥檚 community blog Perisphere, soliciting contributions from local writers to support and promote repertory cinema programming.

    For More Information:

    Contact Melissa Miller or visit /cinema/events/visiting-artists.html

  • Let Us Dream 2025: Nov. 7

    The Let Us Dream Conference will be held at the 天美传媒 Downtown Center on Friday, Nov. 7. This year鈥檚 conference will provide a forum for community networking and collaboration.

    The conference theme is 鈥淐ollaborative Impact: The Power of Shared Models to Build a Stronger Future鈥, and features keynote speakers Lightning Jay (CCPA, TLEL) and Asia Ambler (天美传媒 Center for Community Schools). The conference will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This event includes panels, tabling organizations and lunch.

    It is free of charge, but you must register to attend. Click the link below to RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact Heidi Nevgloski or visit

  • Fellows Speaker Series presentation: Nov. 5

    Join The Institute for the Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in LN 1106 (the IASH room) for History Professor Nancy Appelbaum鈥檚 presentation, 鈥淗ow Should We Study the History of Racism and Anti-Racism in Latin America?鈥

    Time and time again, Latin American leaders claimed that they had vanquished racism and racial tensions. Latin Americans have expressed pride in having racially 鈥渃ordial,鈥 鈥渢olerant鈥 and 鈥渄emocratic鈥 societies. Even today, racism is often said to be negligible, especially in comparison to the U.S., in part because Latin American racial categories are generally more fluid and subtly differentiated than those of the North. Yet, historically, Latin Americans of color have also repeatedly pointed out that they suffer from discrimination. Following their lead, Applebaum argues that we, as citizens and humanities scholars of the Americas, should study and talk about race. But 鈥 this is the really hard part 鈥 we must find ways to engage in historically informed conversations that do not simply reify categories emanating from Europe or the U.S. The variability and historically constructed concept of 鈥渞ace鈥 has been reflected in diverse Latin American ideas and practices around whiteness as well as blackness, mixedness and indigeneity. This presentation draws on specific examples from several countries in the nineteenth through the twentieth centuries to think about how marginalized groups have contested discrimination and inequality, and will examine the particular forms that anti-racist struggles have taken in Latin America, as well as the backlashes they have sparked.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jaileen Pache

  • Fall 2025 CoCo seminar schedule now available

    The Fall 2025 CoCo seminar schedule is now available at:


    (Note that the seminars will be held from 12:15-1:15p.m. this semester.)

    For More Information:

    Contact Hiroki Sayama or visit

  • Romano lecture featuring Rubina Raja: Nov. 6

    This year鈥檚 Mario and Antoinette Romano lecture will feature archaeologist Rubina Raja, speaking on the topic 鈥淪tatements in Stone: Refining the Historical Past Through Integrating Big Archaeological Datasets from Roman Palmyra.鈥

    Sponsored by the 天美传媒 History Department, the Mario and Antoinette Romano Endowment and Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, the event will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in Lecture Hall 9 of the Vestal campus.

    Raja is a professor of classical archaeology and art at Denmark鈥檚 Aarhus University, and director of the Danish National Research Foundation鈥檚 Centre of Excellence for Urban Network Evolutions. A specialist in the eastern Mediterranean, her research examines societal and urban development, visual culture, iconography and architecture spanning the Hellenistic to early medieval periods.

    The lecture examines how archaeological evidence from Palmyra 鈥 an oasis city that flourished in the first three centuries CE 鈥 can reshape our understanding of the classical past. While studies of antiquity often center on Greece and Rome, these regions were deeply connected to societies beyond their cores through exchange, conflict and adaptation. Drawing on recent research from the Palmyra Portrait Project and related initiatives, the presentation highlights how material culture, sculpture, landscape and inscriptions from Palmyra offer new perspectives on the ancient world and its ongoing relevance today.

    For More Information:

    Contact Leah Joggerst

  • Distinguished Speaker Series presents John Green 鈥 tickets on sale now

    The Distinguished Speaker Series presents: "A conversation with John Green, award-winning Author and YouTuber". The event will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the Anderson Center Osterhout Theatre. Tickets are available for purchase online at the link below or at the Anderson Center Box Office. Tickets are eight dollars for students, faculty and staff, and 12 dollars for alumni and non-affiliated community members.

    John Green is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for novels such as "Looking for Alaska", "Paper Towns", "The Fault in Our Stars", and "Turtles All the Way Down". His books, published in over 55 languages with more than 24 million copies in print, have earned major awards including the Michael L. Printz and Edgar Awards. His latest work, "Everything is Tuberculosis", is a bestselling and critically acclaimed exploration of the global inequities surrounding a preventable yet deadly disease.

    Beyond writing, Green and his brother Hank founded the YouTube channel vlogbrothers in 2007, creating the 鈥渘erdfighter鈥 community dedicated to intellectualism and social good. Their videos have been viewed over 800 million times, inspiring global efforts to fight poverty and support environmental causes.

    The 天美传媒 Distinguished Speaker Series is a cross-disciplinary series which features cutting-edge speakers and special events designed to inform, engage and inspire the University community. This event is paid for by the Campus Life fee, and presented by the Distinguished Speaker Series Committee, coordinated by Campus Activities and co-sponsored by the Student Association Programming Board.

    If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or to participate in this event, contact by email campusactivities@binghamton.edu with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Keegin or visit

  • CEMERS Fall 2025 Workshop Lecture Series

    Join the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CEMERS) for its Fall 2025 Workshop Lecture Series. Find the schedule of events below:

    - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the IASH Conference Room LN 1106 鈥 The Inaugural Kadish Lecture will feature Leah Mascia, who will present 鈥淲riting on sacred linen in Greek: Switching language in the funerary workshops of Roman Egypt鈥. They are a member of the Cluster of Excellence "Understanding Written Artifacts" and the Universit盲t Hamburg Freie Universit盲t Berlin, Egyptology Seminar.

    - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the IASH Conference Room LN 1106 鈥 Gabrielle M. W. Bychowski, a member of the Department of English at Wilberforce University, will present 鈥淭ransgender in a Dangerous Time: Why We Need Medieval Trans History Now!鈥.

    - From Friday-Saturday, Oct. 24-25, the University Downtown Center will host the CEMERS Conference, 鈥淎lways Here: Non-Binary Gender, Trans Identities, and Queerness in the Global Middle Ages鈥.

    - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the IASH Conference Room, LN 1106 鈥 J. D. Sargan, assistant professor of English at the University of Georgia, will present 鈥淭rans Studies as Book Historical Method鈥.

    - 4:30 p.m. reception; 5 p.m. lecture, Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Old Champlain Atrium 鈥 The 35th Annual Bernardo Lecture will feature Justin Steinberg, professor of Italian literature at the University of Chicago, who will present 鈥淥n Dante鈥檚 Virgil and Medieval Anti-Judaism鈥.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Misty Finch or visit www.binghamton.edu/cemers

  • "B-Healthy Summit: Problem Gambling" 鈥 save the date: Nov. 12-13

    Join B-Healthy and partners for a powerful program on Nov. 12-13. Summit will feature personal stories, the latest research and a panel discussion on prevention and support strategies. More information to come; register early on B-Engaged for reminders and upcoming panel information.
    Day 1:
    Day 2:

    Problem gambling is preventable. Awareness is the first step!
    Learn about strategies, how gambling impacts students and how you can help build an environment where every student can thrive.

    Sports betting, online gaming and gambling apps are on the rise, and the impact on college students is real. Gambling can affect academic success, mental health, finances and relationships. Students, faculty and staff all play a role in awareness and prevention. Be part of building a healthier, more supportive campus community.

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy

Sustainability

  • "Healthy Communities in a Warming World" event tonight

    天美传媒 2Degrees will host community-led conversations around physical and mental well-being as the greater 天美传媒 region warms. Small group discussions with local community-based organizations, health professionals, community members and students will explore prevention and mitigation strategies and plan for the warming future from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, and Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Health Science Building Room 301.

    Light refreshments will be provided! Bring your own water bottle, as this event is run with sustainability in mind!

    For More Information:

    Contact Kira Hawes

Training and Workshops

  • "Sustainable Earth-to-Earth Engineering Design" workshop: Oct. 30

    Join instructor Michael Ford from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Innovative Technology Complex, Room ES 2008, for a workshop titled "Sustainable Earth-to-Earth Engineering Design". This course is open to all engineers, professionals and college-level students, and participants will earn a Sustainable Engineering Design Digital Badge after taking this course and completing a team project during the workshop.

    This training course will explore the concept of engineering design in all its forms 鈥 product, process, facility, enterprise and supply chain. The focus is on efficient resource allocation and customer-value creation while ensuring that every design is safe for people and the planet and economically viable from production through market delivery. In today鈥檚 globally competitive environment, businesses must design it right the first time to avoid costly, time-consuming redesigns.

    Catering will be provided; Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kodylynn Perkins or visit /watson/continuing-education/sustainable-engineering/earth-to-earth.html

  • Narcan training now available

    Narcan training is available online through BComply for students, staff and faculty. The online "Opioid Overdose Responder Training" provides you with the background information, knowledge and skills to respond to an overdose emergency. Those who have completed the training can reach out to the Decker Student Health Services Center or the Office of Emergency Management to pick up a Narcan kit.

    For more information on Narcan training and 天美传媒鈥檚 Opioid Overdose Prevention Program, contact Emily Juozitis at ejuozitis@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emily Juozitis or visit /emergency/opioid-overdose-prevention-program/opioid-overdose-prevention-program.html

  • Updated Information Literacy (I) General Education requirement workshops

    SUNY has updated the student learning outcomes for the Information Literacy (I) General Education category to include consideration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, beginning fall 2026. To help faculty engage and adapt to these changes, the University Task Force on General Education Updates: Civic Discourse and Artificial Intelligence, and the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT), are offering two workshops, each tailored to different teaching perspectives.

    Each workshop will review the revised general education learning outcomes and offer practical strategies in light of the new requirement to consider emerging technologies in your courses. Attend the workshop that best suits your perspective or join both for a fuller conversation. During and after the workshops, facilitators and participants will help develop, collect and share resources: assignments, activities, syllabi, rubrics and guidelines for evaluation for instructors who wish to keep or add the "I" designation.

    Join the Center for Learning and Teaching from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Learning Studio LN1324C for Session I. For those who are a little spooked by emerging technologies such as generative AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.), this Halloween session will provide space to discuss and examine concerns and their broader actual and potential implications for the classroom and beyond. The workshop will facilitate conversations about ways/practices to engage emergent technologies while maintaining critical perspectives on their use, application and consequences, including unintended and broader consequences. Participants are welcome to attend in costume 鈥 tricks and treats will be provided.

    Session II will be held on Friday, Nov. 21. Register on B-Engaged at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Shana White or visit

  • "Teaching Gen Z: Learning Strategies That Work": Nov. 4

    Join the Center for Learning and Teaching from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Learning Studio LN1324C for this workshop that will offer practical insights and usable tools to better support and connect with students.

    Gen Z students 鈥 born between 1995 and 2010 鈥 now make up the majority of your classroom. They are emotionally aware, socially conscious, purpose-driven and adaptive. They bring strong values and deep potential 鈥 but they鈥檙e also navigating rising anxiety, perfectionism and a culture shaped by algorithms, distractions and disruption. They care deeply. They want to succeed. But they often need clearer pathways into the work of learning. This session starts with that challenge 鈥 and moves toward opportunity. You鈥檒l explore:
    - Who Gen Z students are, and how their life experiences shape how they learn
    - Common instructional pain points, like disengagement or reluctance to read 鈥 and what鈥檚 actually behind them
    - Evidence-based strategies that support focus, motivation and equity in your classroom
    - Concrete tools for making reading matter, structuring authentic assignments and building student trust

    Participants will focus on research-informed strategies that work, including:
    - Transparent assignment design that reduces ambiguity
    - Scaffolded, low-stakes assessments that build confidence
    - Personalization and choice to boost relevance and agency
    - Inclusive practices that foster belonging and respect
    - Active learning techniques adapted to Gen-Z attention patterns

    This is an in-person event only. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Click the link below to RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact shana white or visit

  • Free Mental Health First Aid training sessions 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 is fully in-person, totaling a 6-8-hour day. Trainings are offered on Friday, Oct. 21, Friday, Oct. 31 and Friday, Nov. 14. For more information or to sign up for one of the sessions, email Beth Riley, at briley@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Riley

  • "Foundations of AI: A Hands-on Workshop": Nov. 21

    Discover how to turn ideas into reality with AI 鈥 learn its limits, use top tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, and create your own project while exploring how AI can boost creativity and innovation.

    Join the event, titled "Foundations of AI: A Hands-on Workshop", from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in the 天美传媒 Symposium Hall, at 45 Murray Hill Road, within the Innovative Technologies Complex.

    Students' tickets cost $149.00; Standard/industry tickets are $229.00. No software licenses are required; a light breakfast and lunch will be served. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kodylynn Perkins or visit

  • UDiversity offers Restorative Practices interventions

    Looking for something that鈥檚 not on B-Engaged? Let UDiversity bring it to you!

    The UDiversity Educational Institute helps create a campus where everyone feels understood, valued and connected. Through workshops, trainings and hands-on support, UDiversity offers tools that make your classroom, team or organization stronger through research-based strategies for classroom management and team building, conflict resolution support, customized workshops built around your needs and facilitators trained in Restorative Practices, Culturally Responsive Teaching and cultural competency.

    This fall, consider adding one (or more!) of these trainings:
    - A consultation session 鈥 Let鈥檚 talk about what you need
    - "Restorative Circles" 鈥 Build community and connection
    - "Success in the Classroom" 鈥 Practical strategies for growth
    - Many workshops- including "Emotional Intelligence", "Cultural Intelligence", "Inclusive Pedagogy", and more!

    Workshops can also be tailored to your needs! Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jen Smith or visit