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  • Extortion scam warning

    Binghamton University campus community,

    In the evening hours of Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, the University Police at Binghamton received a report of an extortion scam that occurred on campus. This type of fraud involves the exploitation of sexually explicit material obtained from unsuspecting victims through social media platforms, group chats, or online forums where people connect with strangers. Typically, it begins with a simple message, drawing the victim into a seemingly casual conversation. As this conversation progresses, it gradually takes a sexual turn, encouraging the victim to participate in sexually explicit activities during video chats or share sexually explicit photos. Once the perpetrator possesses one or more compromising videos or images, they begin the extortion process, threatening to disseminate this content to the victim's family and friends if payment is not received. It is important to note that paying the extortion demands does not stop further attempts; the extortion is likely to continue regardless of payment.

    Considering this report and the continuous threat such scams pose, the Binghamton University Police would like to advise all members of the campus community to exercise caution when interacting with unfamiliar individuals on social media. To minimize the risk of falling victim to this or any scam, consider taking the following preventive measures.
    - Refrain from accepting friend requests or following individuals whom you have not personally met or established a genuine connection with.
    - Do not send sexually explicit content to anyone, especially if the recipient is an unfamiliar individual.

    In the unfortunate event that you are facing extortion or have fallen victim to an online scam, report the incident to the University Police at (607)777-2393 immediately. Information can also be reported anonymously through the University Police website at the link below. Your prompt reporting is crucial for the ability to provide swift assistance and effectively address the situation.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/police/anonymous-tips.html

  • B-Alert emergency notification test: Nov. 11

    Binghamton University will conduct a test of the B-Alert emergency notification system at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. This test will include text alerts, email, and voice announcements. This is only a test, and no action is required.

    Routine testing is essential to ensure communication systems are functioning properly. In the event of an actual emergency, the B-Alert system is the primary tool used to quickly share critical safety updates and provide specific instructions on what actions you should take to remain safe.

    For More Information:

    Contact Office of Emergency Management or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/emergency/emergency-notification/

  • Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program scholarship

    Students are invited to apply for the Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program, which provides financial support for students entering a one-year, Saturdays-only, Manhattan-based graduate program focused on improving healthcare systems. Studies are available in-person in Manhattan, online, or hybrid. This one-year program is designed to provide individuals with a bachelor's degree the opportunity to gain sufficient knowledge and skills for modeling, analyzing, and/or designing healthcare delivery systems and processes.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erin Hornbeck or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/ssie/undergraduate/manhattanscholarship.html

Arts and Entertainment

  • "OST UND WEST (EAST AND WEST)" silent movie with live music: Nov. 10

    Join Judaic Studies for the latest silent movie and live music series!

    The silent movie, "OST UND WEST (EAST AND WEST)", will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Casadesus Hall, FA 117.

    Starring Molly Picon, leading lady of New York's Yiddish stage and screen in the role of an “irrepressible American Shikse teaching Yeshiva boys how to shimmy.” - J Hoberman

    Original score composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin, the celebrated silent film pianist.

    Q&A with the artists to follow the screening. The performance is free and open to the public. This event is hosted by the Judaic Studies Department with help from co-sponsors: College of Jewish Studies, the Music Department, and the Cinema Department. The Judaic Studies Department extends special thanks to the Music Department for their expert support. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Sunrise Foundation for Education and the Arts, La Jolla, California.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberli Schull or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2309231

  • Kevin McCoy's "The Most Known Unknown" at Rosefsky Gallery lecture and opening reception: Nov. 12

    The Department of Art and Design hosts an exhibition in the Rosefsky Gallery by Kevin McCoy from Nov. 12-Dec. 10, 2026. McCoy is an interdisciplinary artist and cofounder of the studio WORK/PLAY with his wife Danielle in East St. Louis, Illinois. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, McCoy will give an artist lecture in FA 343; an opening reception will follow from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Rosefsky Gallery, FA 259.

    "The Most Known Unknown" offers a body of epistemic work to explore layered notions of erasure and redaction. History, as we know it, is an account of past events, but what happens when pertinent details are willfully omitted? McCoy questions how the past informs the present and how nuances of erasure shape the collective and historical consciousness. This exhibition presents an assemblage of art objects composed of research materials, documents, imagery, and uses redaction as a medium to exhume buried information. McCoy has exhibited work at the Brooklyn Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and Wassaic Projects, and has collaborated with institutions such as the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, Aperture Foundation, and Damiani Books.

    All events are free and open to the public.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sarah Nance

  • Chinese Singing Contest: Nov. 14

    Join the Chinese Program in the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (DAAAS) for the Chinese Singing Contest from 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Fine Arts, Room 21, FA 21.

    The competition begins at 10:30 a.m. and features Chinese songs performed by student contestants from Binghamton University and other colleges and high schools in the region, with special cultural performances throughout the program. Admission is free, and attendees will have a chance to win raffle prizes! Come celebrate Chinese music, language, and culture!

    For More Information:

    Contact Qifei Kao or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2309459

  • Binghamton University Wind Symphony: Nov. 14

    Join the Music Department for the Binghamton University Wind Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Osterhout Concert Theater! The Binghamton University Wind Symphony, directed by Jennifer L. R. Greene, presents a mix of works that highlights a diverse repertoire for collegiate wind band.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/music/events.html

  • "Simple Gifts, Sacred Praise" — Chamber Singers With The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra: Nov. 14

    Join the Music Department for "Simple Gifts, Sacred Praise," featuring the Chamber Singers With The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Forum Theatre!

    The Binghamton University Chamber Singers will join the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra with the Southern Tier Singers' Collective. The concert features "Appalachian Spring" by Aaron Copland and Ludwig van Beethoven's "Mass in C."

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/music/events.html

  • Piano Studio recital — Weiss studio: Nov. 14

    Join the Music Department for a Piano Studio recital featuring students from the studio of Yaël Weiss, who will perform pieces they have been preparing in their lessons, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Casadesus Recital Hall!

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/music/events.html

  • Binghamton Department of Theatre presents "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"

    Binghamton University’s Department of Theatre invites you to "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder," the Tony Award-winning musical comedy that proves getting ahead can be a deadly business.

    When low-born Monty Navarro discovers that he is eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he decides his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight. So he chooses a far more ghoulish path.

    Join the Department of Theatre at Watters Theater for an evening of witty comedy, memorable music, and outrageous twists. Shows will take place between Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 21. Click the link below to learn more!

    For More Information:

    Contact Brandon Weber or visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=334908

  • "Mountains and Water: Traditions in East Asian Art": Sept. 3–Dec. 12

    Join the Binghamton University Art Museum (BUAM) for the opening of the fall 2026 exhibitions! "Mountains and Water: Traditions in East Asian Art" will be on view from Thursday, Sept. 3, to Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Binghamton University Art Museum.

    Mountains and water are at the heart of East Asian arts and culture. They form an essential framework for engaging with the natural world and understanding people’s place within it. This exhibition explores the wide-ranging significance, symbolism, and sacrality of mountains and water in China, Korea, and Japan. It considers landscapes and scholar’s stones as both scholastic objects of aesthetic consideration and supernatural sites of cosmic power. Generous support and donations for this exhibition were provided by John C. Copoulos ’73. The exhibition is curated by Joseph Leach, curator of collections and exhibitions.

    Also open are two exhibitions curated by students: "Capturing Music: Material Culture and Changing Notations in Medieval Music" and "Frames Within Frames: Intimacy through Visual Exchange." A final exhibition, "Hands ON! Experiencing Art through Touch," is curated by Amanda Jean Lynn, manager of education and visitor experience, and builds on the accessible programming begun in the 2025–26 academic year.

    All exhibitions are on view through Saturday, Dec. 12. For details on upcoming programs, see the events page and social media at the link below. All events are free and open to the public.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kelly Fancher or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/

Career Development

  • Info session about Project Horseshoe Farm internships and year-long fellowships: Nov. 9

    Project Horseshoe Farm offers a year-long Community Health Fellowship for recent graduates as well as flexible, year-round internships for undergraduate and graduate students. This opportunity is open to students of all majors and can be an especially good match for those in pre-health and pre-law fields.

    Join the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, on Zoom, to hear from current Project Horseshoe Farm Fellow from the Pomona, California location, Paul Starliper, who is originally from near Binghamton and a 2026 pre-med graduate from St. Lawrence University. He will provide an overview of the opportunity, how to apply, and share his experience as a fellow.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Polzin or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2308127

  • "Beyond the Bachelor's: An Alumni Guide to Grad School" events this week

    Join Watson Career and Alumni Connections (WCAC) for "Beyond the Bachelor’s: An Alumni Guide to Grad School," featuring Watson Biomedical Engineering alumni Sydney Nierstedt ’26, a doctoral student at the University of Georgia, from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Julia Kuster ’26, a master’s student and orthotist/prosthetist at UT Southwestern, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11.

    Hear firsthand insights on graduate school applications, choosing the right program, and navigating the journey beyond your bachelor’s degree!

    Both sessions are virtual on Zoom, and you’re welcome to attend one or both! Take the next step toward your future and register on Handshake.

    For More Information:

    Contact Matthew Ridley

  • NYC Networking Night: Jan. 11

    Are you looking to explore career paths, build your networking skills, learn from industry experts, or connect with Binghamton University alumni during winter break? If so, join NYC CONNECT Networking Night! This event brings together more than 130 alumni from a wide range of industries who are ready to share their experiences, offer insight, and support students as they consider their next steps. All years and majors are welcome!

    Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m., and the event will take place from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, in The Convene, at 117 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036. Registration is required via Handshake at the link below.

    Attend NYC Networking Night to:
    - Increase your network: A student’s network is net worth! Meet and engage with more than 130 alumni representing diverse industries, including finance, technology, healthcare, education, law, and many more. Build valuable connections that can help you grow professionally.
    - Gain industry insight: Gain valuable insights and advice from alumni who have been in their industries for years. Get answers to your career questions and receive guidance on how to excel in your chosen field.
    - Explore career paths: Not too sure what you want to do after graduation? Just starting to explore your endless opportunities? This event is the perfect way to explore where your Binghamton degree can take you, and ask alumni what life is like in the career path they’ve chosen.
    - Practice your networking in a low-pressure environment: If you're new to networking, don't worry! Networking Night is a friendly, inclusive environment for students who are attending their first networking event. Alumni are there to support and mentor you!

    This event is open to students of all majors and class years, making it the perfect occasion for anyone looking to explore career opportunities and connect with experienced professionals. Whether you're new to networking and eager to take your first step into the professional world, looking to explore career paths, or preparing for graduation and job applications. This event is designed to benefit students at all stages of their academic journey.

    For More Information:

    Contact Fleishman Career Center or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/ccpd/connect/nyc-networking-night.html

  • Sign up for NYC Connect Employer Treks!

    Are you thinking about working in New York City? Do you want to gain insight into companies in your industry? The Fleishman Career Center has an exciting opportunity that will help you build valuable connections and gain insights into your future career! Join 2027 NYC CONNECT, a series of employer treks and a networking night that are designed to help you explore careers, connect with professionals, explore industry trends, and shape your path to success.

    NYC CONNECT is your gateway to discovering diverse career opportunities and industries in Manhattan. This in-person program takes place from Jan. 11-15 and is designed to empower you with the knowledge, connections, and experiences needed to thrive in your future career.

    Individuals gain:
    - Professional insight: gain exclusive access to industry experts, including Binghamton alumni and recruiters, who will share their insights and experiences with you
    - Networking: Build your professional network by connecting with alumni, employers, and peers in Manhattan at top-tier companies
    - Career exploration: With over 25 treks, take the opportunity to gain insight to and explore different career paths you may not have considered
    - Industry trends: Learn about the latest innovations, expectations, and skills that are shaping different fields

    Doing either the in-person or online session is required if you want to participate in the 2027 NYC CONNECT Treks. These sessions will provide all the details you need to make the most of this incredible opportunity, as well as tips for applying to the treks! Although all of our in-person information sessions have passed, you still have time to take our virtual online information session.

    For More Information:

    Contact Fleishman Career Center or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/ccpd/connect/nyc-treks.html

  • New 4+1 MS systems science option for Harpur students

    Are you a Harpur undergraduate student interested in expanding your career prospects? Consider applying to the Systems Science 4+1 MS Program. Undergraduate students from almost all disciplines are now eligible to pursue a master’s degree in systems science in one year via this specialized new 4+1 degree program. Develop your systems thinking and problem-solving skills and blaze a new trail in any scientific, engineering, business, or management domain within today’s increasingly complex world!

    For More Information:

    Contact Erin Hornbeck or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/ssie/graduate/systems-science.html

General

Health and Wellness

  • Feeling Stressed? Call or Text SEEK!

    Call or text "SEEK" to 607-777-4357 to talk to a trained, empathetic fellow student between 7-10 p.m.

    SEEK, Binghamton's student-run mental health helpline, is a private helpline, available to help with anything students may want to talk about, whether that be stress, loneliness, homesickness, or anything else.

    For More Information:

    Contact SEEK or visit https://sites.google.com/binghamtonsa.org/seek/home?authuser=0

  • Apply to receive funding from the Culture of Care Grant

    Are you ready to step up and make a real difference in campus safety and well-being? Are you or your student organization already focused on sexual violence prevention and supporting victims of sexual violence? Apply for the new Culture of Care Grant to earn funding to support your program!

    The VARCC is seeking proposals for the implementation of student-led efforts to increase sexual violence prevention programming on campus, broaden support for survivors, expand bystander intervention training, or propose faculty-mentored research into these topics. Both new and existing initiatives and programs are eligible to receive grant funding. Applications are open now and due before the Friday, Nov. 20 deadline.

    To learn more about the grant, including eligibility requirements, judging criteria, and to apply, visit the Culture of Care Grant website below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Riley or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/centers/varcc/allies/grant.html

  • Healthy Campus check-in — complete the survey and enter to win prizes!

    Healthy campus, healthy students! Your feedback matters.

    B-Healthy is conducting a five-minute survey of new undergraduates to help the university understand how to support the health and wellness of all students and communities. All responses are strictly confidential.

    Complete the survey for a chance to win a variety of prizes. B-Healthy aims to create an environment that supports healthy living and improves the well-being of our community.

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit https://binghamton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uBewqHeGUy6cRw

Recreation

Research

  • "The Invisible World Revealed by Light": Nov. 10

    Researchers often work with materials and phenomena that are far too small to see with our eyes. Nilupa Prasadani Gunarathna created this website to show how we can use light and spectroscopy to explore that invisible world and better understand the materials around us. Her goal was to make some of the science behind her research more accessible and enjoyable, especially for people who may not have a background in physics or materials science. join this DiSC fellowship presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in AD 712.

    The site takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes journey through Nilupa's daily work as an experimental physicist, structured around the core rhythm of the scientific process: Make It, See It, and Study It. Through engaging visual storytelling, intuitive analogies, and interactive illustrations, the project demystifies how to "cook" atom-thin crystal sheets (TMDs) inside a high-temperature furnace, inspect their quality, and use laser light to listen to the "dance" of vibrating atoms to uncover hidden material properties.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erica Sausner or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2307898

  • Student research survey — emergency contraception vending machine utilization

    Binghamton School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is conducting a research project focused on the availability and utilization of vending machines that dispense emergency contraception on college campuses across New York. This study has been approved by the Binghamton University Institutional Review Board (IRB). As part of this project, researchers are seeking to better understand student knowledge, perceptions, and experiences related to emergency contraceptive vending machines and interest in accessing over-the-counter contraceptive options on campus.

    The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All survey responses will be anonymous. Participation is voluntary, and there is no compensation for taking part in this study. Informed consent is required and will be collected electronically before beginning the survey. Providing your consent indicates your agreement to have your responses included in an aggregate dataset, which may be used in a research manuscript and/or presented at a professional conference by the research team.

    To participate, you must be currently enrolled as a student at a participating college or university in New York.

    This research is being conducted by a P3 pharmacy student as part of a research internship under the supervision of faculty from the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

    Access the Qualtrics survey at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Ariel Yosha or visit https://binghamton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0D3if6CF8vrbl9I

  • 2027 Summer Scholars and Artists Program (SSAP) info session: Nov. 16

    Do you have a creative activity or research project and need time and money to work on it? Do you know a faculty member who could mentor you? Learn more about the Summer Scholars and Artists Program (SSAP) and hear from undergraduate students who have participated!

    The info session takes place from 3-3:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in UUW 324. Click the link below to RSVP on B-Engaged.

    SSAP provides awardees with a $3,500 stipend and the option to receive free on-campus housing for eight weeks. Mentors receive a $1,000 stipend. The deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 22, 2027.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Polzin or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2303138

  • Paid research opportunity on the biological effects of public speaking

    If you are interested in participating in the new research study “Biological Effects of Public Speaking in Young, Adult Women,” open the link below to review 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
    - Between 18 and 35 years old, and have been menstruating for seven+ years
    - Are not currently taking any prescribed glucocorticoid medications, anti-anxiety, or antidepressant medications, or using long-acting reversible contraceptives (i.e., implants/IUDs), 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, Bleeding Conditions
    - Currently taking “blood thinners” (i.e., heparin, warfarin, or Coumadin) (e.g., Pradaxa, Xarelto, 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 three months
    - Been treated for malaria in the last three years
    - Been treated for syphilis or gonorrhea in the last three months

    This study has been approved by the Binghamton University Institutional Review Board.

    Please click the link below to review inclusion criteria, informed consent materials, confirm eligibility, and enroll in the study.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mallory Peters or visit https://binghamton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vGG5j2aNOVmDci

Speakers and Lectures

  • “Jews, Film, and Stereotype: A Bigger World of Jewish Film”: Nov. 10

    Join the Judaic Studies Department for a lunchtime book talk by Olga Gershenson, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the IASH Room, LN 1106.

    Gershenson will present on her soon-to-be-released volume, "The Oxford Handbook of Judaism and Film," to challenge the geographic and conceptual boundaries of Jewish cinema. For too long, the field has circled a narrow set of places and stories, about immigration, assimilation, antisemitism, and the Holocaust. She proposes a broader, more capacious understanding of Jewish film — one that moves past the assumption that Jewishness on screen must be mimetic, historical, or tied to the US, Europe, and Israel.

    Lunch will be provided. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberli Schull or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2309300

  • “Why We Quit: Radical Perspectives on Black Women and Work” MSHR speaker series: Nov. 13

    The Department of Human Development invites the campus community to attend “Why We Quit: Radical Perspectives on Black Women and Work,” featuring scholar and curator Crystal Marie Moten, at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the Science Library, Room 306.

    Part of the MSHR Lubna Chaudhry speaker series, “The Black Radical Tradition and Global Politics,” this timely and important talk offers an opportunity for learning, dialogue, and reflection on labor, Black humanity, and human rights in the current sociopolitical environment.

    Faculty are encouraged to share the flyer below with their students and promote the event on their social media platforms.

    For More Information:

    Contact Laura Warren Hill or visit https://www.canva.com/design/DAHY1xFzG54/CU0oo3asEc_GUEWtM89OHg/view?utm_content=DAHY1xFzG54&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc77fd01bf6