IMPROVING CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE
Some of the major improvements to infrastructure completed over the summer are very visible; others are not. Read in this issue about the many major projects completed by Physical Facilities and Information Technology Services, as well as the new programs offered by the University Center for Training and Development.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES OPENS NEW BUILDING
The opening of the new, $60-million School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University's Health Sciences Campus in Johnson City, N.Y., headlines this quarterly report, but there's also good news about collaborations, external funding and student successes. Read more in this issue.
SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES SUPPORT STUDENTS
It takes donors at many levels to make Binghamton University successful, and in this issue of the quarterly report, you can read about a number of them. Whether it's AVANGRID offering full-tuition scholarships and capstone project support, or playing golf to benefit the Alumni Legacy Scholarship, the Division of Advancement works with Binghamton supporters.
BINGHAMTON RESEARCH FUNDING SETS RECORD
Binghamton University reported research expenditures totaling $47.5 million in 2017-18, an increase of about 19 percent from the previous fiscal year. The figure tops 2011-12, the campus’ all-time best year for research funding, when just over $40 million was reported. The new record, which follows several years of steady growth, is an important sign of the campus’ creativity and innovation. Healthcare research accounted for nearly a third of expenditures, with electronics packaging and systems engineering following at about 22 percent.
BAXTER THE BEARCAT BOOSTS SCHOOL SPIRIT
The Division of Student Affairs spent the summer hosting students and families for orientation and preparing for the opening of the fall semester. With some new people on board and some others with new duties, it has been a busy time. Not too busy, though, to show Binghamton University pride, as you'll read about the new Baxter the Bearcat Bench in the University Union in this issue.
STUDENT-ATHLETES CONTINUE TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY
Student-athletes continue to shine on and off the courts and fields. The Athletics Department sets high academic standards, and student-athletes surpass them across the board. Read about the accomplishments made by student-athletes in their sports and in the classroom – and check out the videos showcasing fall sports and the new women's head basketball coach, Bethann Shapiro Ord, in this issue.
HELPING TO MAKE THE CAMPUS MORE INCLUSIVE
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to educate and empower everyone on campus in ways that create a welcoming community. From the Udiversity Educational Institute, that holds trainings for students, faculty and staff, to the Multicultural Resource Center and Q Center, the division's offices that work to build bridges and support students though education and events such as Sundaze, part of its Welcome Week programming. Read about the division's recent initiatives in this report.
DONOR SUPPORT ADVANCES BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
The Binghamton University Foundation had a successful 2017-18 year, bringing in the second highest amount of cash ever in support of the University. Read the numbers in this issue of the quarterly report, and learn one way the Foundation celebrates its donors.
Dean of Students Office
Family Weekend a record-breaker
Family Weekend 2015 brought the highest number of visitors ever with 1,281 families registered and over 4,500 guests on campus for fun and activities. A few of the highlights included:
• Most events for any Family Weekend: 94.
• 2,700 tickets sold for comedian John Mulaney who was a fan favorite in the Events Center. This was the fourth year we partnered with the Student Association to bring a large-scale act for families and we think it’s finally become tradition!
• Almost 600 tickets sold to the men’s and women’s soccer games that weekend (does not include student tickets).
• 364 happy family portraits taken (that’s 72 shots an hour!)
• Bowling alleys opened extended hours to accommodate families with siblings and families that participated played an average of 5.7 games each, making it a very popular option!
• The weekend was more well-rounded than ever before with participation by the Division of Research, a Student Association open house, the chance for families to drive a student0-designed BAJA car, lots of community vendors, and more.
• The weekend was also more service-oriented than ever before. Families could learn about our Food Recovery Network and the Running with the Goats Fun Run raised $822 and bought 17 goats for the Massai tribe in Kenya.
Case manager and advocate hired
The Dean of Students Office has announced that Doris Cheung will begin her duties as the new case manager and advocate for victims of interpersonal violence (IVP) on Thursday, Dec. 3. Cheung, who holds a doctoral degree in developmental psychology from CUNY, was born in Hong Kong and is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, Hakka and English. She has worked with underrepresented populations in New York City as a college instructor and as a helper in Project Liberty, aiding Sept. 11 victims. She comes to her position after serving for almost 10 years as Cultural Diversity Director at the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier. Since 2010, she has also volunteered as a crisis counselor and member of the Crime Victims Assistance Center Sexual Assault Response Team. Cheung, will head up IVP efforts on campus. For more information on the campus IVP program, go online.
Cheung’s office is located in University Union West, Room 205.