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Steve Czarnecki, a Princeton-educated systems engineer, will serve as the new associate director of Binghamton University’s Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging Center (S3IP).

Czarnecki, an Apalachin resident, brings three decades of experience at Lockheed Martin and IBM to his new role. He most recently served as advanced technology director for new ventures in Lockheed Martin’s Mission Systems and Training business area, which includes the Lockheed Martin facility in Owego.

“I’m excited to be joining Binghamton University,” Czarnecki said. “The possibilities are endless. While I’m sad to be leaving Lockheed Martin, at the same time I’m honored to become part of a team that’s shaping a world-class university. Great things are happening right here in our backyard.”

Czarnecki did his undergraduate work at General Motors Institute, now named Kettering University, before earning two master’s degrees and a doctorate in electrical engineering and computer science from Princeton University. He holds several U.S. patents and has twice received Lockheed Martin’s Nova Award for teamwork. His previous connections with Binghamton University include 15 years as an adjunct lecturer in electrical engineering as well as a role on the industrial advisory board for the Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering.

S3IP, a New York State Center of Excellence, has four research thrusts: electronics packaging, flexible electronics, solar energy and “green” data centers. Read more about the center and its work with industry.

If you are interested in saving money on gas, helping improve air quality and decreasing traffic congestion, take a look at Broome-Tioga Greenride, a free Internet-based rideshare service sponsored by the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study and the Broome-Tioga Mobility Management Project. Broome-Tioga Greenride can help! Anyone looking to get to campus can register for a flexible transportation option based on their own needs. There is no obligation; it can be used for everyday trips or one-time travel plans. For more information, visit the website or call 1-855-373-4040 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Binghamton University’s Continuing Education and Outreach (CEO) unit will be restructured at the end of August, bringing resources to the revitalized and enhanced Center for Learning and Teaching as envisioned by the Road Map’s Advancing Learning Team. “The restructuring will allow us to provide greater support to faculty who are seeking to employ new pedagogies — whether in face-to-face, hybrid or fully online classes,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Nieman. Under the restructuring, CEO staff previously administering Summer and Winter Sessions and credit-bearing online classes will join the Center for Learning and Teaching in current CEO offices on the main campus.

A new Center for Innovative and Continuing Education will locate in the University's Downtown Center and will partner with campus units to help offer innovative learning opportunities to expanded student populations. The center will offer professional development and adult education programs, noncredit online classes and undergraduate non-matriculated student advising.

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April has an unfortunate history of tragedy in the United States -- from Columbine to Oklahoma City to Virginia Tech to the mass murders at Binghamton’s American Civic Association. New events like those that occurred this week in Boston and West Texas can sometimes trigger old feelings of anxiety and fear from our past experiences.

Sudden traumatic incidents affect everyone differently based on age, individual experiences and personalities. It is normal to want to talk about and share our thoughts and experiences with others. The Binghamton University Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to listen and provide support in a completely confidential and non-judgmental setting for those who simply want to talk, as well as for those who may be more deeply affected. EAP can be reached at 777-6655/6650 or via e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For additional information on coping with trauma and talking to children about tragedy, click on the EAP news and information link.

Employee Benefits would like to remind employees of helpful, important benefit information you may not be aware of. Take a moment to review our news bulletin.

Enjoy a relaxing, lounge-style atmosphere for cold beverages and delicious appetizer selections at the Chenango Room from 5-9 p.m. Mondays–Thursdays. For more information, including the menu, visit the Sodexo website.

Do you do routine activities until they feel 'just right' or things are 'just so'? Do you have to do things in a certain way? Does "tHis' bother you? Call about the "Just So Study" at Binghamton University that will study how individuals who spend a lot of time getting things perfect or just right think, feel and behave. Earn $10/hour for about 1½ hours of interviewing, questionnaires and completing simple tasks. Participants must be 18 or older to participate. Call 607-777-5006 and ask for the Just So Study for more information. For more information regarding your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Human Subjects Research Review office at 607-777-3818.

Reminder to the campus community that the University Smoking Policy states that smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of air intake vents and trash cans and is prohibited within 25 feet of the entrance to any building on campus or from operable windows in a building. For more details, see the Managaement Procedure on smoking.

Wondering how to incorporate a community component into your course? Not sure how to construct a syllabus for your service-¬learning class? Interested in engaging with the community in some way, but not sure how to start? Need a sounding board to help you explore/develop a project in the community? Center for Civic Engagement Director Allison Alden and Community Engagement Coordinator Christie Zwahlen will be available to assist you from 9-11 a.m. every Thursday, in the CCE office, LS-G548.

No appointment necessary. If these times are not convenient, e-mail Alden at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Zwahlen at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) directly to set a meeting time.

The University Academic Calendar for fall 2013 was updated in early 2012. The first day of classes for the fall 2013 semester is Monday, Aug. 26. No classes will be held from Aug. 31 through Sept. 8, in observance of the Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah holidays. Classes will resume Monday, Sept. 9. The complete academic calendar is available online.

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The Research Foundation is seeking an assistant small business advisor (part time). Working from the Binghamton, N.Y. office, this position will provide operations assistance to the current staff of small business advisors in SBDC’s Binghamton and Oneonta offices. This operations assistance will include, but not be limited to, assisting with updating client files utilizing SBDC and Community Service Society of NY (CSS) online applications, following up with clients, sending out information packets to clients and reporting on client activity. This position will also assist in planning, scheduling and facilitating training presentations across the Southern Tier. To view all position duties and requirements, visit the website.

Fire safety awareness isn't just for your work environment. Talk to your children and other members of your household about an escape plan. Work together to designate a meeting place outside the house in the event of an emergency. Everyone should know not to call for help from a home phone in case of fire or smoke, instead go to a neighbor’s house or use a cell phone from your established outdoor meeting point. Have an evacuation plan and kit ready and don't forget to include your pets. For more information, contact Environmental Health and Safety at 777-2211.