Contact Gary Bendert with any questions at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 777-3196.
Spring Fling 2013
Binghamton University students and community members enjoy Spring Fling 2013, along the Lois B. DeFleur Walkway, Harpur Quad and Peace Quad on May 4.
Photo by Jonathan Cohen
News Briefs
Fencing changes around Dickinson Hall project| May 20, 2013
The sidewalk to the south of the Dickinson Hall project will be closed and the east side doors of the University Union will be emergency exit only beginning Monday, May 20, and through September 2013. The ATM on the east side of the Union will still be available. The closures are needed to install new underground utilities sidewalks and landscaping for the Dickinson Hall project.
Career coaching: In person or on the phone| May 20, 2013
Résumé. CV. Cover letter. Interviewing. Elevator speech. Workplace challenge. Retirement planning. You name it. Sign up now for a confidential job/career coaching conversation with John Wojcio.
Wojcio is a certified career coach who can be reached at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Binghamton University provides this service for all its employees.
EAP Summer Workshop: Real Estate Basics and Beyond for Buyers| May 17, 2013
You’ve decided to buy a home, now what do you do? This program, from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, in UUW-324, is designed for first-time and step-up buyers. Buyer representation, real estate trends, inspections, mortgages and more will be covered by licensed associate real estate broker and relocation specialist Susan G. Stephens.
Join us for an informal discussion. Bring any real estate-related questions with you. To register, call the UCTD at 777-6362 or click on the "register for workshops" link at http://uctd.binghamton.edu.
Campus high temperature hot water shutdown May 20-24| May 17, 2013
The annual shutdown to perform preventive maintenance of the campus high temperature hot water system is scheduled for Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24. The shutdown affects the following buildings and services:
• Academic Complex (A&B) - no heat
• Administration Building - no heat, no hot water, no air conditioning
• Anderson Center - no heat or hot water
• Campus Pre-School - no heat
• Computer Center - no heat
• Engineering Building - no heat, no hot water
• Events Center - no heat, no hot water
• Fine Arts - no heat, no hot water
• Library - no heat, no hot water
• Garage - no heat, no hot water
• Gyms (East and West) - no heat, no hot water, no pool heat, no West Gym drier heat
• Institute for Child Development - no heat
• Lecture Hall and Student Wing - no heat, no hot water
• Physical Facilities - no heat, no hot water
• Science 1 - no heat, no hot water
• Science 2 - no heat, no hot water
• Science 3 and Greenhouse - no heat, no hot water, no cage washer
• Science 4 - no heat, no hot water, no cage washer
• Science Library and classroom addition- no heat
• Science 5 -no hot water, no cage washer
• Bingham Hall - no heat, no hot water
• Broome Hall - no heat, no hot water
• Delaware Hall - no heat, no hot water
• Endicott Hall - no heat, no hot water
• Chenango Champlain Campus Collegiate Center - no heat, no hot water
• New East Campus O'Connor - no heat, no hot water
• New East Campus Johnson - no heat, no hot water
• New East Campus Rafuse - no heat, no hot water
• New East Campus Digman - no heat, no hot water
• Academic Complex (A&B) - no heat
• Administration Building - no heat, no hot water, no air conditioning
• Anderson Center - no heat or hot water
• Campus Pre-School - no heat
• Computer Center - no heat
• Engineering Building - no heat, no hot water
• Events Center - no heat, no hot water
• Fine Arts - no heat, no hot water
• Library - no heat, no hot water
• Garage - no heat, no hot water
• Gyms (East and West) - no heat, no hot water, no pool heat, no West Gym drier heat
• Institute for Child Development - no heat
• Lecture Hall and Student Wing - no heat, no hot water
• Physical Facilities - no heat, no hot water
• Science 1 - no heat, no hot water
• Science 2 - no heat, no hot water
• Science 3 and Greenhouse - no heat, no hot water, no cage washer
• Science 4 - no heat, no hot water, no cage washer
• Science Library and classroom addition- no heat
• Science 5 -no hot water, no cage washer
• Bingham Hall - no heat, no hot water
• Broome Hall - no heat, no hot water
• Delaware Hall - no heat, no hot water
• Endicott Hall - no heat, no hot water
• Chenango Champlain Campus Collegiate Center - no heat, no hot water
• New East Campus O'Connor - no heat, no hot water
• New East Campus Johnson - no heat, no hot water
• New East Campus Rafuse - no heat, no hot water
• New East Campus Digman - no heat, no hot water
Contact Marty Curtis with any questions at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 777-2335.
Binghamton alumni offer advice to graduating seniors| May 16, 2013
During Binghamton's first Alumni Leaders Conference, some of the alumni stopped by to offer advice to college seniors about to graduate.
EAP and Health and Wellness Studies Nutrition Series - Part 3| May 15, 2013
This final workshop in the three-part series – “Maximizing Meal Team Nutrition and Metabolism” – will be held from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in Studio B in the basement of the Lecture Hall. Sarah Thompson, Health and Wellness Studies lecturer, will highlight practical approaches to improve nutrient intake over the course of the day for you and your family.
Meal plan ideas, strategies for eating on the go and dietary suggestions to boost your metabolism will be discussed. Come explore how easy planning a well-balanced meal plan can be! To register, call UCTD at 777-6362 or click "register for workshops" link at http://uctd.binghamton.edu
Patricia W. Ingraham Doctoral Scholarship announced| May 14, 2013
To honor Patricia W. Ingraham on her retirement as founding dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs, the Binghamton University Foundation is accepting contributions to create an endowed scholarship for students in the newly created Community and Public Affairs PhD program, a critical part of Ingraham's vision for CCPA and a fitting tribute to her leadership.
Contributions to the Patricia Wallace Ingraham, MA '78, PhD '79 Doctoral Scholarship may be made by check, payable to "Binghamton University Foundation" and mailed to Binghamton University Foundation, PO Box 6005, Binghamton, NY 13902-6005, or delivered to the Binghamton University Foundation, AD-208. Be sure to indicate "Ingraham Scholarship - Account #21354" in the memo section of your check. Secure, online credit card gifts may be made at www.giving.binghamton.edu. Select "Other, please specify" from the account drop-down menu, and then type "Ingraham Scholarship - Account #21354" in the space provided. You may also make a credit card gift by phone by calling the Binghamton University Foundation at 607-777-4356.
Evaluations due for permanent UUP professionals| May 14, 2013
Human Resources reminds supervisors of “permanent” UUP professionals that evaluations should be completed for May 2012 to May 2013, and a new performance program issued for May 2013 to May 2014. Professionals with “term” or “temporary” appointments have individual evaluative cycles. The appropriate forms may be found on the Human Resources website.
Video: Students take a study break| May 14, 2013
Students take a short break from studying for finals at Binghamton...the fourth annual Library Flash Rave!
Professor vacancy in development| May 14, 2013
HeartCode – American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification course| May 14, 2013
HeartCode BLS is an interactive self-directed learning program which completes all cognitive requirements for the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course.
• Part I: Cognitive Portion: successfully complete the Part I cognitive portion of the program including two patient scenarios and multiple choice exams online.
• Part II: Skills Portion: once you have completed the Part I portion, you must successfully complete the skills portion using a voice-assisted manikin system. Contact Patricia Reuther, coordinator of the Decker School of Nursing’s Innovative Practice Center, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to schedule a time that to complete Part II in the lab. Course fee is $60, with a 10 percent discount for Binghamton University alumni ($54).
To register, call 607-777-6857 or register online.
• Part I: Cognitive Portion: successfully complete the Part I cognitive portion of the program including two patient scenarios and multiple choice exams online.
• Part II: Skills Portion: once you have completed the Part I portion, you must successfully complete the skills portion using a voice-assisted manikin system. Contact Patricia Reuther, coordinator of the Decker School of Nursing’s Innovative Practice Center, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to schedule a time that to complete Part II in the lab. Course fee is $60, with a 10 percent discount for Binghamton University alumni ($54).
To register, call 607-777-6857 or register online.
B-Engaged helps students explore, connect, record| May 14, 2013
Launched May 3, the new B-Engaged website (created by the merger of the B-Involved and PAWS websites) makes it easy for students to connect with student organizations, explore opportunities to get involved on campus, record their participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities and create an Involvement Transcript. SA-chartered groups can use B-Engaged to advertise events, record volunteer hours, process forms and hold elections. Faculty and staff can also use B-Engaged to promote department events, host an application process for awards or student employment and assign workshop outcomes.
Michael McGoff appointed senior vice provost| May 13, 2013
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Nieman has announced the appointment of Michael McGoff as senior vice provost.
“Michael has been an invaluable resource for Binghamton University for 45 years,” said Nieman. “In this new capacity, the Division of Academic Affairs will be able to draw on his experience, strategic-thinking abilities and dedication to Binghamton University to make the Road Map a resounding success.”
In addition to his current duties, McGoff will assume important new responsibilities as senior vice provost, providing oversight and coordination for planning, benchmarking, implementation and assessment of the 24 Road Map projects assigned to the Division of Academic Affairs. Working closely with the provost and vice provosts, he will provide leadership for incorporating Road Map strategic priorities, the faculty hiring plan, the transdisciplinary areas of excellence and the division’s ongoing strategic initiatives into a plan that will guide the University’s academic mission for the next five years.
“I’m delighted that Michael is assuming this new role and will use his strong problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills to help us become the premier public university,” said President Harvey Stenger.
For more information on the appointment, visit Inside on the Web.
“Michael has been an invaluable resource for Binghamton University for 45 years,” said Nieman. “In this new capacity, the Division of Academic Affairs will be able to draw on his experience, strategic-thinking abilities and dedication to Binghamton University to make the Road Map a resounding success.”
In addition to his current duties, McGoff will assume important new responsibilities as senior vice provost, providing oversight and coordination for planning, benchmarking, implementation and assessment of the 24 Road Map projects assigned to the Division of Academic Affairs. Working closely with the provost and vice provosts, he will provide leadership for incorporating Road Map strategic priorities, the faculty hiring plan, the transdisciplinary areas of excellence and the division’s ongoing strategic initiatives into a plan that will guide the University’s academic mission for the next five years.
“I’m delighted that Michael is assuming this new role and will use his strong problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills to help us become the premier public university,” said President Harvey Stenger.
For more information on the appointment, visit Inside on the Web.
Research Division welcomes new director| May 13, 2013
The Research Division announces the appointment of Donald “Don” Miller as Director of Grants Financial Management in the office of Sponsored Funds Administration, effective today, May 13. Miller comes from the Research Foundation Central Office with more than 23 years of experience in the fiscal, grants and audit areas of research administration.
Disabled parking spaces only for those authorized| May 13, 2013
Disabled parking spaces are available only for those with designated disabled parking plates or tags. Temporary parking by contractors, state and service vehicles or others is not permitted. Unauthorized vehicles will be ticketed and or towed.