FRIDAY-SUNDAY OCT. 13-15
SCHEDULE
***Homecoming events are free of charge unless indicated otherwise.***
PARKING see map: The parking garage gates will be open starting at 4 p.m. Friday. If you arrive earlier, park in the garage or another paid area. Gates will remain open all day Saturday.
Parking Lot T (behind the Alumni Center) will be available for Alumni Center parking Friday and Saturday. Spaces are limited in Lot T.
Free parking is available across campus all weekend starting 4 p.m. Friday in any non-metered spots. Overnight parking must be in a designated 24/7 lot.
ALL WEEKEND LONG
Homecoming Welcome Center and Check In
Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
Friday 3-7 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Alumni Center should be your first stop when you arrive on campus. This is an
impressive space where history is kept alive and new memories are made. Relax in our
fireplace lounge, flip through your class yearbook and see memorabilia from when you
were a student. You will also receive a Binghamton University T-shirt to help spread
BingPride.
University Bookstore
University Union West
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rec Center Open
East Gym
Friday 5:45 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Alumni and family members 18 and older must pre-register for Homecoming to exercise
at the East Gym Recreation Center. Prepare for your visit by reviewing Campus Recreation's
policies and procedures. Gym access is at no additional cost to alumni and family members 18 and older.
FRIDAY, OCT. 13
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Watson College Career Expo
University Union, Mandela Room and Old Union Hall
The Watson Career and Alumni Connections office is hosting its third annual Watson
College Career Expo, a networking and recruitment event for engineering and computer
science students. This event is an opportunity to connect with Watson engineering
and computer science students of all levels (BS, MS, PhD). Free hors d’oeuvres and
beverages will be available to encourage an open networking environment. All company
representatives will receive a high-top table or a low-round table labeled with their
company name (based on the number of representatives attending). A comprehensive website
with background information, open roles (e.g., full-time, internships, co-ops) and
contact information (if desired) will be provided to students prior to the event.
Register by Sept. 29 to represent your company at the Career Expo.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
History Department Tent Party
Peace Quad
The History Department is hosting a very relaxed outdoor gathering to celebrate fall
semester and Homecoming. Everyone is welcome to stop by at any time. Refreshments
will be served. We look forward to catching up with you!
Noon - 1 p.m.
Toastmasters' Leaders & Learners: 20th Anniversary
University Union, Room B08
Alumni with or without Toastmasters history alike are invited to join current and
prospective members as we celebrate our 20th anniversary at the University! Look forward
to lots of thoughtful table topics that will warm you up for a Homecoming weekend
full of networking and nostalgia.
Noon -3 p.m.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Welcome Headquarters
Old Champlain Hall Atrium
This is the first stop for Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Pi Beta Chapter. Enjoy fellowship
with other Brothers and their families. Pick up your gift bag and reconnect with old
friends. Light food and refreshments will be served. To learn more about our Homecoming
events, contact Chima Joseph ’00.
Noon - 4 p.m.
Fall 2023 Exhibitions at the Binghamton University Art Museum
Fine Arts Building
Visit the museum to view "Ed Wilson: The Sculptor as Afro-humanist" and “Memory &
Soul: Black Art from the Permanent Collection.” Free and open to the public. For more
information, go to the museum's website.
2-5 p.m.
Out At Work Homecoming Celebration
University Union, Room 111
The event is a partnership between the Fleishman Center and the Q Center, and focuses
on navigating the workplace as an LGTBQ+ employee. The event will also include an
alumni panel and serve as an opportunity to network and connect with students and
alumni.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Fleishman Flourish: Career Wellbeing Chat
University Union, Room 133
Alumni, faculty, staff and students are invited to join us for the Fleishman Flourish:
Career Wellbeing Chat to wrap up our first Career Wellbeing Week! Share your experience
navigating career wellbeing, mingle with students and enjoy refreshments. This will
be a great opportunity to speak with students about work-life balance, pursuing meaningful
work, setting professional boundaries and more. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8. Questions? Contact Aly Novi at anovi@binghamton.edu.
4–6 p.m.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Boys and Girls Club Community Service Event
Old Champlain Hall Atrium
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Pi Beta Chapter welcome the young men from the Boys
and Girls Club of Binghamton for an afternoon of one-on-one mentorship. There will
be an ice breaker followed by a speed networking program. To learn more about our
Homecoming events, contact Chima Joseph ’00.
4:30-6 p.m.
Harpur Healthcare Alumni Panel: "Grey's Anatomy vs. Reality"
University Union, Room 108
Alumni working in healthcare share their academic, professional and personal experiences
with students interested in careers in the medical profession. Students will have
the opportunity to ask questions and network with alumni.
5 p.m.
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
See what's new and cool on campus, as well as the places where you made memories.
Wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
5-7 p.m.
Alumni in Media Panel Discussion and Networking Mixer
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Dickinson Fireplace Lounge
This event is open to alumni working in broadcasting, print media and related fields,
as well as students interested in pursuing careers in media. A panel of accomplished
alumni will discuss their career paths and share advice for breaking into a desired
field and moving up the ladder. An open networking mixer will follow the panel discussion.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with alumni in your industry. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
6 p.m.
Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies (LACAS) Open House
University Union, Room 111
Join current and former students, faculty and staff to celebrate the LACAS department.
This open house will have free food, awards and guest speakers, and will provide more
information about LACAS and how it enriches the college experience. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
6 p.m.
Chabad Services
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
Dinner to follow at 7 p.m.
6–7 p.m.
Hillel Shabbat Orthodox Service
505 Midvale Rd., Vestal
Register online.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hillel Shabbat Reform Service
University Union West, Room 324
Register online.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hillel Shabbat Conservative Service
University Union West, Room 325
Register online.
7-10 p.m.
Binghamton Block Party
Washington Street, Downtown Binghamton
Kick off Homecoming with a huge celebration of Bearcat spirit! We'll take over Gorgeous
Washington Street for three hours of food, music and catching up with friends. The
cost of $10/person will cover food, drinks and a Binghamton swag item. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
7 p.m.
Black Student Union (BSU) 55th Annual Fashion Show
University Union, Mandela Room and Old Union Hall
Come celebrate with the Black Student Union during our annual Homecoming fashion show
"The Legacy Continues" as we commemorate 55 years of legacy and unity! Tickets will
be $20 for alumni and $15 for students. Be sure to purchase your tickets early because
they will go quickly. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
7:30-9 p.m.
Hillel Shabbat Dinner
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Multipurpose Room
Our meals are catered from the Kosher Korner with OU supervision.
Register online.
SATURDAY, OCT. 14
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Bagels and Button Making with the Libraries
Bartle Library Lobby (main entrance)
Grab a bagel and make a Homecoming-themed button (or two) to wear at the Fall Festival.
If it's been a while since you last visited the library, take a self-guided tour to
relive your late-night study memories in the stacks. Meet the Libraries' newly appointed
Dean, Andrea Falcone from 8:30-9:30.
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Special Collections Open House
Bartle Library North, Room 2320
Take a look back in time and visit the Libraries' Special Collections to view the
latest two exhibits on display. One exhibit will showcase holdings on resistance and
liberation, and the other will feature student publications from the University Archives.
Meet the Libraries' newly appointed Dean, Andrea Falcone from 10-11.
9 a.m. (race-day registration opens at 7:45 a.m.)
Third Annual Wenzel Memorial 5K
West Gym
This event, in memory of Gregg Wenzel ’91, will consist of a 5K run/walk around campus.
The 5K is open to all. Wenzel was a triathlete and former student-athlete at Binghamton
who competed on the men’s varsity swimming and diving team. He was killed in a car
accident in July 2003 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he was working as a CIA director
of operations. Register online for this event. Race check-in and on-site registration will take place at the West
Gym. The run/walk will start and end in front of the Gregg Wenzel Memorial statue
on Bearcat Boulevard. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in
separate age categories. Race-day registration at the West Gym will start at 7:45
a.m. The entry fee is $10 for students and $20 for all others. Entrants must be 13
years or older.
9-11 a.m.
Coffee and Headshots with the Fleishman Center
University Union, Room 133
Need a new professional headshot? Join the Fleishman Career Center team for coffee
and pastries, and don't forget to use the Iris photo booth, sponsored by the Office
of Alumni Engagement! The photo booth uses state-of-the-art technology and has the
ability for you to edit your photo along the way. The Fleishman Career Center staff
will be available to help and discuss ways you may want to support students' career
development.
9 a.m. - Noon
School of Management Pickleball Playday
Campus Rec Tennis Courts
Join SOM's dean, faculty, staff and students to learn and participate in the fastest
growing sport in America, pickleball. All alumni are welcome! Spectators are also
welcome to sit back, relax and cheer on friends and family. We will have healthy and
delicious snacks. Open to all ages. Play on the "fun and family friendly" side where
no experience is necessary, as we will provide a short lesson (no equipment needed).
Or, play on the "competitive" side with an elimination-style tournament that will
earn the winning team the first annual Golden SOM paddle. No partner is needed, as
you can be paired on the day of the event with other alumni, students or staff. Registered
alumni players will receive a T-shirt. Sign up for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
9 a.m. - Noon
Hillel Shabbat Morning Service (OU-JLIC Orthodox minyan and Kiddush)
505 Midvale Rd., Vestal
Join our community on Saturday morning for Shabbat morning services and a light Kiddush.
Register online.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Alpha Phi Alpha – Pi Beta Chapter Gathering
Symposium Hall
Center for Excellence, Innovative Technologies Complex
Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha for an exclusive event to celebrate 42 years
of Alpha at Binghamton University and 40 years of Pi Beta Chapter. Activities will
include a special tribute to the chapter’s charter members and a documentary presenting
the story of the chapter in its historical context. To sign up and learn more about
our Homecoming events, contact Chima Joseph ’00.
9:15-10 a.m.
Admissions Alumni Volunteer Training
Admissions Center, Room 177
9:30 a.m.
Chabad Shacharit morning services followed by lunch at noon
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
10-11:30 a.m.
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) Homecoming Alumni/Student Brunch
96 Corliss Ave., Johnson City
Calling all SOPPS and Binghamton alumni in the pharmacy profession! Join your peers,
other Binghamton alumni and our students for brunch. There will be brief remarks from
our dean and student leaders, and plenty of opportunities for networking with current
students. The cost is $20/person for alumni and guests, and includes parking, brunch
and a commemorative gift. This event is free for current SOPPS students. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
10 a.m.
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
See what's new and cool on campus, as well as the places where you made memories.
Wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
10 a.m.
Nature Preserve Tour
Top of Lot M
Fall can be one of the best times of year to tour one of Binghamton University's greatest
treasures. Led by Natural History students and Friends of the Nature Preserve.
10 a.m.
Harpur's Ferry 50th Anniversary Gathering
Harpur's Ferry Station
Join us in Binghamton to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Harpur's Ferry. Catch up
with old friends and meet our newest members with events planned throughout the day.
Everyone is welcome! Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
10-11:30 a.m.
Decker College Homecoming Brunch
Decker Alumni Achievement Award and Assessment Kit Sponsorship Reception
Health Sciences Building, Rooms 101 and 102
48 Corliss Ave., Johnson City
Decker students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families are invited to join us for the
first annual Alumni Achievement and Assessment Kit Sponsorship Brunch! The event will
recognize select accomplished Decker alumni, as well as assessment kit sponsors and
recipients. The cost is $15/person; $5 for Decker students; and free for achievement
award recipients and a guest, full assessment kit donors ($150 or more) and a guest,
and assessment kit recipients. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
10-11:30 a.m.
Connecting with Community at the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE)
University Union, Room 137
Pop by the CCE for an open house on all things volunteering, voting and more. We will
explore our newly rebranded Community Opportunities Directory and share resources
for realizing our mission of strengthening communities and developing active, engaged
citizens. Join us to learn about our programs. CCE swag will be available for participants.
Questions? Contact Kyra Hickey.
10 a.m. - Noon
Playing with Light and Time
Lecture Hall, Room B-89
Participants can explore light-activated zoetropes, stop-motion and direct-to-film
animation.
10:15-11 a.m.
Admissions: Future Bearcats Information Session
Admissions Center, Room 177
10:30- 11:15 a.m.
Scholars Alumni Gathering
Nelson A. Rockefeller Collegiate Center, Room G01
All Scholars alumni are welcome to stop by the Scholars Office Suite at the Rockefeller
Center to see Senior Associate Director Katherine Bouman and Executive Director Professor
Steve Ortiz. Light refreshments will be available. We look forward to catching up
with you! Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
10:30-11:30 a.m.
40 Years of Innovation: Watson's Fabrication Lab Open House and Student Organization
Showcase
Engineering Building Fabrication Lab, 1st Floor
See all the amazing initiatives our student organizations are involved in and enjoy
live demos given by the Society of Automotive Engineers, Binghamton University Rover
Team and Watson Combat Robotics League. Plus, join the esteemed Watson College dean,
faculty and staff as we come together in this joyous celebration of Watson's remarkable
journey. All alumni and friends are welcome! Advance registration is recommended but not required.
11 a.m. - Noon
Alumni in Media Affinity Group Open Meeting
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Multipurpose Room
Do you work in broadcasting, print media or a related field? Would you like to connect
with other alumni in your industry on an ongoing basis? Come to this meeting where
we'll discuss forming a special affinity group for alumni working in media. We'll
talk about creating in-person and virtual opportunities to bring alumni together and
to mentor current students pursuing careers in media. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
VIP Luncheon
Old Union Hall
This will be a special event for some of the University's closest supporters to network
and to learn about the latest developments taking place on campus. This event is by
invitation only.
11:30 a.m. - noon
Tour of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
96 Corliss Ave., Johnson City
Visit our state-of-the-art building completed in 2018 to explore a learning environment
in pharmacy sciences and pharmacy practice at the top of its field. Alumni of all
disciplines are invited to attend, but you must register in advance as space is limited. If you are participating in the SOPPS Alumni/Student Brunch,
you will still need to register to add on this activity.
Noon
27th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Events Center
Five individuals and one elite team comprise the Binghamton Athletics Hall of Fame
Class of 2023. Set to be enshrined are soccer player Skip Curth '90, longtime athletics
director Dave Henderson (1955-81), golfer Jake Katz '11, tennis player Julie Klein
'00, softball pitcher Margaret Yerdon '02 and the 2003 men's soccer team.
Noon - 4 p.m.
Fall 2023 Exhibitions at the Binghamton University Art Museum
Fine Arts Building
Visit the museum to view "Ed Wilson: The Sculptor as Afro-humanist" and “Memory &
Soul: Black Art from the Permanent Collection.” Free and open to the public. For more
information, go to the museum's website.
1 p.m.
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
See what's new and cool on campus, as well as the places where you made memories.
Wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
1 p.m.
Nature Preserve Tour
Top of Lot M
Fall can be one of the best times of year to tour one of Binghamton University's greatest
treasures. Led by Natural History students and Friends of the Nature Preserve.
1-3 p.m.
Newing's 55th by the Lake
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Back Patio
Newing College welcomes residents and fellows to join us for our 55th anniversary.
What's a fellow? If you've ever lived, worked or were actively involved in Newing
College, you are a fellow! The anniversary celebration will include hors d'oeuvres,
activities and a display of Newing's history on the back patio at C4, overlooking
Lake Lieberman. Share your Newing stories, photos and memorabilia to be compiled and
shared for years to come.
1-3 p.m.
Hinman Alumni Hangout
Hinman Success Center
Join current and former Hinman residents to reminisce about your experiences in Hinman,
and learn about new and exciting updates that we have made in the past years. Remember,
Hinman is home!
1:30 p.m.
TIER Talks
Campus Ghost Stories and Other Folklore: A Conversation with Libby Tucker
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Multipurpose Room
The Lake Lieberman Monster. Sam the Snacker. Charlene the folder of pink laundry.
Although not enshrined in the University's history in any formal way, these characters
and others have lived on for ages through stories told to countless students in Binghamton's
residence halls. Join Libby Tucker, Distinguished Service Professor in the Department
of English, General Literature and Rhetoric, as she tells campus ghost stories that
will frighten and delight and discusses other aspects of our University's rich folklore.
Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
1:30-3 p.m.
Open House at the Newman House
400 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
2-4 p.m.
Black Art @ BUAM event
Binghamton University Art Museum
Fine Arts Building
Celebrate Ed Wilson, David Hammons, Elizabeth Catlett and many other Black artists
whose works are on view. Tours and activities are free and open to the public.
2:30 p.m.
Hinman Class of 2003 Group Photo
Hinman Hill
Hinman's Class of 2003 is excited to be celebrating its 20th reunion this year! As
a part of the Hinman Hangout event (1-3 p.m. in the Hinman Commons), the Class of
2003 will be gathering at 2:30 p.m. at the Hinman Hill for a 20th reunion picture.
We look forward to catching up with old friends, including special guests Al Vos
and Donna Denoncourt! Join our Facebook event.
2:30 p.m.
Chabad Mincha services
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
3-6 p.m.
Fall Festival
Events Center Parking Lot
The biggest event of Homecoming Weekend! Wear Binghamton green and be ready to party
with more than 1,000 alumni, students and friends. Food will be provided. You are
welcome to bring your own beverages (kegs and glass bottles will not be permitted).
Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
3-6 p.m.
Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Showcase Tent at Fall Festival
Events Center Parking Lot
Join the division at our tents during the Fall Festival. We'll have our Alumni of
Color and LGBTQ Alumni tents, free food and raffles. We hope to see you there! Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
3-6 p.m.
Alpha Phi Alpha – Pi Beta Chapter Takeover at Fall Festival
Events Center Parking Lot
Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Pi Beta Chapter as we turn the Fall Festival
Black and Old Gold. More than 100 Brothers are expected to attend along with their
family and friends. Grab some food, reconnect with Alphas past and present, and take
the opportunity to learn more about our enduring impact at Binghamton University.
To sign up and learn more about our Homecoming events, contact Chima Joseph ’00.
4 p.m.
Newman House Mass
St. Vincent De Paul/Blessed Sacrament Parish Church
465 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal
6-9 p.m.
Binghamton A Cappella Reunion
University Union, Room 324
A cappella has been part of Binghamton University's legacy for more than 35 years,
and it's time to celebrate that legacy. The University is welcoming back alumni from
all of its a cappella groups for a weekend of fun, food and — of course — a cappella.
The cost to attend will be $25/person for alumni, and $5 for students. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
6 p.m.
Chabad Seuda Shlishit
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
6:07 p.m.
Men's Soccer Game vs. Vermont
Bearcats Sports Complex
There's no charge for admission to the soccer match. We want to pack the Bearcats
Sports Complex for Homecoming weekend!
7-9 p.m.
Judaic Studies Alumni Reception
Anderson Center Reception Room
Catch up with other Judaic Studies alumni and hear from current students about our
summer internships, recent developments within our department and the University's
new Center for Israel Studies. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
7-10 p.m.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) 55th Anniversary Celebration
University Union, Mandela Room and Old Union Hall
Alumni and friends of EOP will celebrate the past and imagine the future together
in the Mandela Room on Saturday. We will honor Westley Van Dunk '74 and Vanessa Young
'78. Proceeds will benefit the Louis '76, MA '78 and Mimi '76, MA '03 Del Valle Latino/a
Achievement Award. Tickets are $25. You can also sponsor a current EOP student to
attend this event. Register online for this event by Sunday, Oct. 8.
7 p.m.
Chabad Maariv services followed by Havdallah
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
8:30 p.m.
Hinman Fireworks Watch Party
Hinman Dining Center rooftop terrace
Mingle with current students. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be available.
9 p.m.
Fireworks
Saturday's activities at the University will close with a fireworks display that will
light the skies above campus in a dazzling array of colors.
SUNDAY, OCT. 15
9:30 a.m.
Chabad Shacharit Morning Service
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
10 a.m.
Hillel Bagel Brunch
University Union West, Room 324
Before you leave Binghamton and head home after a wonderful weekend, swing by Hillel
for a Bagel Brunch! We'll have coffee, tea, juice, bagels with all the fixings and
delicious desserts for you to munch on before you hit the road.
Register online.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Alpha Phi Alpha – Pi Beta Chapter Farewell Brunch
Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown, 2-8 Hawley St.
Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Pi Beta Chapter at brunch to say farewell before
leaving Binghamton. Enjoy food, music, mimosas and good company. Purchase tickets online. To learn more about our Homecoming events, contact Chima Joseph ’00.
10:15 a.m.
Newman House Mass
St. Vincent De Paul/Blessed Sacrament Parish Church
465 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal
1 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Vermont
Bearcats Sports Complex
There's no charge for admission to the soccer match. We want to pack the Bearcats
Sports Complex for Homecoming weekend!
