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Administrative

  • Parking availability information on TAPS website

    Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) closely monitors parking lot availability. TAPS surveys and counts unoccupied parking spaces every two hours, Monday through Friday. With this data, TAPS updates a parking availability table on the TAPS website at the link below. The table shows which parking lots have available space during peak times on campus and an average of how many open spaces are in a lot during a timeframe.

    Parking on campus is busiest during peak class times, between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There is always available space, but it is not always right next to a destination. If you are having trouble finding a spot, visit the TAPS website at the link below. The campus shuttle stops near remote parking lots to transport you closer to your specific destination.

    The University also offers convenient alternative transportation options. OCCT, BC Transit and carpooling with 511NY Rideshare make it easy to get around campus and the community.

    For more information on alternative transportation options, visit the TAPS website.

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/services/transportation-and-parking/parking/parking-availability/

  • Protect your property and valuables while away on the upcoming holiday break

    As we approach the end of the semester, it’s essential to ensure that your personal belongings and property are kept safe while away on holiday breaks. Property crime, including theft of laptops, phones, bicycles and other valuables, can happen anywhere.

    Taking proactive steps can greatly reduce the risk of becoming a victim. Below are some practical tips to help protect belongings:

    - Ensure exterior lighting and door and window locks are in good working order: Report any issues with non-working security infrastructure to your landlord/property manager.

    - Take your valuables home with you: Items such as TVs computers, gaming consoles and jewelry have been commonly reported stolen from unoccupied residences.

    - Use a high-quality lock to secure bicycles: U-locks are generally more secure than cable locks. Lock both the frame and the wheels to a sturdy bike rack.

    - Keep cars locked: Keep valuables out of open view and park in a well-lighted area. Even the presence of loose change in the front console is enough for a perpetrator to break into your vehicle.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joseph Gallagher

  • Parking on campus during snowfall

    TAPS reminds the campus community that, even during snowfall, vehicles are prohibited from parking in commuter lots between midnight and 5 a.m. In addition, the Visitor's Paid Lot and Lot LT must be empty between 5-7 a.m. if the green light is on. These rules are in place for snow removal purposes.

    Vehicles parked in commuter lots during these times will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. If you need to leave your car on campus overnight, there are 24-hour “R” lots available for parking. See the parking map for 24-hour “R” lot locations.

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/maps/pdfs/campus_map.pdf

  • Incident reporting

    We want to inform and remind you of a principle that serves as an essential element of our community.

    Every member of the campus community has a unique perspective on their place in the world and must be allowed the space and freedom to express that perspective safely and respectfully. Our community thrives when we treat and respond to one another’s ideas with civility.

    Our community condemns racism, hatred or bigotry. This includes Islamophobia, antisemitism and threats or insults directed at individuals or groups based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability status, political affiliation or other traits.

    Anyone who has experienced or witnessed an act of hate, bias or discrimination should submit a bias incident report at the link below. The University takes all incident reports seriously and investigates them thoroughly. The University Counseling Center (UCC), the Dean of Students Office, the CARE Team and the University Ombudsman, at ombudsman@binghamton.edu, can also offer support. Anyone who needs immediate assistance should contact University Police at (607) 777-2222.

    Find the Discrimination and Harrassment policy here: https://shorturl.at/fOfar
    The UCC website can be found at: https://www.binghamton.edu/counseling/index.html
    The Dean of Students website can be found at: https://www.binghamton.edu/dean-of-students/index.html
    The CARE Team website can be found at: https://www.binghamton.edu/services/care-team/index.html

    For More Information:

    Contact Bathabile Mthombeni or visit https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BinghamtonUniv&layout_id=12

Arts and Entertainment

  • Kingdom Choir Christmas Concert at Anderson Center - Dec. 14

    At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, the Anderson Center welcomes London’s Kingdom Choir to the Osterhout Concert Theater stage for a special holiday performance.

    The Kingdom Choir first attracted the world’s attention when they performed their show-stopping performance of “Stand By Me” in front of a worldwide television audience of over two billion at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018. The Choir’s infectious joy and spirit, matched only by their raw Gospel spiritual style, has since taken them around the world.

    Founded in 1994 by award-winning conductor Karen Gibson, the choir draws from various Christian traditions and is dedicated to creating a sound that reflects the community they share through their warm energy and enthusiastic performances. The Choir’s recording of “Stand By Me” went straight to the top of the Billboard charts and they released a full-length recording on Sony Music. The Choir has performed and told their success story through numerous media outlets including ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, NBC’s The Today Show (welcoming Hoda Kotb on her return from maternity leave), NPR’s All Things Considered, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The New York Times and more.

    Tickets for the general public range from $25-60, with a 10% discount on premium seats for seniors, veterans and Binghamton University faculty/staff and alumni. Student and child tickets cost just $10 for any seat in the house. On sale now through the Anderson Center Box Office, online at the link below, or by calling 607-777-ARTS.

    For More Information:

    Contact Chris Bodnarczuk or visit https://bit.ly/4d5pIfY

General

  • Reusable bags for Food Pantry — donations needed

    The Food Pantry needs reusable shopping bags to fulfill weekly orders. If you have bags left over from an event, are looking to clean out a storage closet, or even have a personal collection of reusable bags that you would be willing to donate, let the Food Pantry know by emailing bpantry@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Food Pantry or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/services/pantry/index.html

  • Alternate side parking rules are in effect: Dec. 1-March 15

    The City of Binghamton's winter alternate side parking rules will go into effect from Dec. 1-March 15.

    - On even calendar days, park on the even side of the street until 5 p.m.

    - On odd calendar days, park on the odd side of the street until 5 p.m.

    - The change in parking occurs each day at 5 p.m. For example, since Monday, Dec. 2, is an even day, vehicles must be moved to the odd side of the street at 5 p.m. Residents should think, “Park for tomorrow.”

    - Rules are in effect 24 hours per day.

    - Alternate side parking rules apply to all City streets, including those with parking on only one side.

    - Streets with no parking on both sides of the street remain no parking zones on both sides. In these cases, alternate-side parking does not apply.

    - Rules do not apply for kiosk parking.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joseph Gallagher or visit https://www.binghamton-ny.gov/government/departments/police-department/alternate-side-parking

  • Cram Jam at C4 Dining Hall: Dec. 8-9

    Need a late-night study break? Stop by for a Cram Jam from 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, to 1 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, and fuel up with favorites like Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patty, Pizza Logs, Cheesecake Bar and more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lori Benson

  • Cram Jam at Appalachian Dining Hall: Dec. 9-10

    Need a late-night study break? Stop by for a Cram Jam from 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, to 1 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, at the Appalachian Dining Hall. Enjoy favorites like Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patty, Pizza Logs, Cheesecake Bar and more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lori Benson

  • Finals week and semester break Food Pantry pick-up hours

    The Campus Food Pantry pick-up hours for finals week can be found below. Hours will be limited during the semester break and will be posted on the Food Pantry website at the link below. Spring semester hours for both pantries will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

    - 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 9
    - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10
    - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11
    - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12
    - Closed Friday, Dec. 13, through Wednesday, Jan. 1

    For More Information:

    Contact Food Pantry or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/services/pantry/index.html

  • Latte of the Month: Peppermint Mocha

    Kick off December with a seasonal favorite at the Library Tower Cafe in Bartle Library! The Peppermint Mocha, available from Dec. 1-13, is a creamy latte with hints of chocolate and mint, topped with vanilla whipped cream for an extra cozy touch. Perfect for warming up between classes or study sessions during the final season!

    For More Information:

    Contact Lori Benson

  • Rented books due to the Bookstore

    Did you rent textbooks this semester? They must be returned to the Bookstore before you leave campus! All rentals are due by Friday, Dec. 13. Students can return them in person or at the contactless drop-off table outside the Bookstore's first-floor entrance.

    To mail them back, go to: https://binghamton.bncollege.com/my-account/rental-order/orders

    Students will need to sign in with the email receiving reminder emails (check spam or other email accounts). You can ship multiple rental orders in one box with one label, no matter the weight.

    For More Information:

    Contact Binghamton Bookstore or visit https://binghamton.bncollege.com/my-account/rental-order/orders

Health and Wellness

NCAA Division I Athletics

Recreation

  • December modified hours at East Gym, Rec Center

    The East Gym will close at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and remain closed for the weekend, Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15. The following week (Dec. 16-20*), FitSpace will have open access to anyone with a valid BingU ID, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

    The building, including FitSpace, will be closed Dec. 21-Jan. 5, and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 6. Check the Google calendar on play.binghamton.edu for updates.

    *Note: the women’s locker room will be unavailable this week due to shower tiling upgrades.

    For More Information:

    Contact Holly Brown

Research

  • RIA College Survey — Extended until Friday

    B-Healthy has partnered with the University at Buffalo to administer our biannual RIA College Survey. Students should check their emails for an email from sunycrt@buffalo.edu to see if they were randomly selected. Complete the survey by noon on Friday, Dec. 6, to be automatically entered into a raffle for a Bluetooth speaker, a $25 dining card or a yoga mat.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rasheema Wright

  • First-year Research Immersion (FRI) 11th Annual Poster Session

    Students are invited to the 11th Annual First-year Research Immersion (FRI) poster session from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the Mandela Room, Old Union Hall and UU Room 120.

    More than 600 FRI students from 11 interdisciplinary research streams will present their team research projects. Come learn about their research in fields spanning the STEM disciplines and learn how you might be able to get involved in research yourself.

    For More Information:

    Contact Caitlin Light or visit http://bit.ly/friposter24

  • Survey for students with varied legal statuses

    The Binghamton Policy Project is a student-run organization on Binghamton University’s campus that researches, writes and advocates for implementing policies that address issues both on Binghamton’s campus and in the Broome County area.

    This semester, the policy groups is focusing on undocumented students and students with varied legal statuses to create a policy on how the university can better support them. This survey is anonymous and should not take more than 5-10 minutes. The information gathered from this survey will influence the focus of the policy and provide valuable insight into the needs of students with varied legal statuses. The aim is to develop a policy that amplifies the voices of undocumented students and ensures they can be better supported on campus.

    If you have any questions or further information you would like to share, reach out to policyproject@binghamtonsa.org. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Luna Azcurrain or visit https://binghamton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5p5nTv5lyGRJ6Mm

  • FRI's Summer 2025 research opportunities

    Are you interested in getting involved in research and maybe even doing research this summer at Binghamton? If so, the First-year Research Immersion (FRI) program has summer research opportunities that might be right for you!

    The FRI summer programs provide science and engineering students with a one-of-a-kind research experience. Working alongside faculty and fellow students on cutting-edge research projects, you'll tackle weighty world issues, build powerful relationships and set a course for college and career success. This year, the FRI program will be running its signature summer program, the Summer Research Immersion (SRI) program, along with the Fast-Track Research Immersion (FtRI) program.


    For Summer 2025, SRI will be running research in our Clean Energy (chemistry and physics) stream. Participants will spend the summer researching clean energy technologies and gain valuable experience and knowledge. SRI will run for ten weeks (Summer Sessions I & III, May 27-Aug. 1), and consist of two courses (Research Stream I CHEM 211 and II courses CHEM 311/PHYS 335, eight credits total).

    Additionally, FtRI will be running research in our Environmental Visualization research stream. Participants will spend summer session 1 conducting collaborative research in this discipline. FtRI will run for 5 weeks during Summer Session 1 (May 30-June 30) and consist of one course (Research Stream I course, four credits). Following successful completion of FtRI, student researchers will be enrolled in the Fall 2025 FRI course (Research Stream II course, four credits) to complete the FRI program alongside current FRI students in the Environmental Visualization stream.

    Opportunities after these programs include continued research in faculty laboratories, industry internships and national fellowships. Both programs are competitive, application-based programs and will accept a limited number of students for the summer.

    More detailed information about programs, including a video explanation for these courses and the process of applying or registering, can be found at: https://www.binghamton.edu/first-year-research-immersion/sri/index.html

    Applications for SRI will open on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and will operate on a rolling admission with initial application review beginning March 3. The application deadline for SRI is April 6.

    For More Information:

    Contact Caitlin Light or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/first-year-research-immersion/sri/index.html

  • Submit to the Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal!

    "The Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal" is an undergraduate research journal that showcases the broad spectrum and quality of undergraduate student research, scholarly investigation and creative work at Binghamton University. Initially published under the title "Alpenglow" from April 2015-23, the journal is published annually and reviewed by the journal’s
    editorial board and reviewers from the University community. The journal accepts submissions from all fields and disciplines. A faculty member must sponsor submissions for consideration.

    Submissions are open and will remain open until Sunday, Dec. 15. Submit your work now! Those submitting should follow the link below and create a personal login and account.

    If you have any questions, email Lia Richter, at lrichte1@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lia Richter or visit https://orb.binghamton.edu/cgi/submit.cgi?context=alpenglowjournal

  • Call for entries: Art of Science Competition

    The Office of Research Advancement invites entries from Binghamton students, postdocs, faculty and staff members for the 2025 Art of Science competition. Images will be judged in two categories: "The World Around Us," for images in which the subject is visible to the naked eye; and "Visualizing the Unseen," for images captured with the use of optics that extend beyond what the eye can see, such as microscopes and telescopes. The top prize will be a pair of augmented reality glasses! Entries for 2025 should have been created no earlier than 2022. The submission deadline is Feb. 21, 2025. Visit the link below for more details and submit your images at:
    https://forms.gle/8nLAuJtZq3fCAgDJ7

    Questions? Contact Martha Terry, at mterry@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Martha Terry or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/research/division-offices/research-advancement/art-of-science/index.html

  • Info session for the 2025 Summer Scholars and Artists Program

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

    The info session takes place from 4-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in UU 108. RSVP on B-Engaged at the link below.

    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 Sunday, Feb. 16.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Polzin or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2275691

Student Activities

Volunteer

  • NY Business Plan Competition — Student ambassadors needed

    Join the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships as a Student Ambassador and help promote the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC).

    The NYBPC is a premier intercollegiate competition where students pitch innovative ideas for real prize money. As a student ambassador, you’ll play a vital role in spreading the word across campus and inspiring fellow students to take part.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact — sign up today, and a team member will reach out with the next steps! Click the link below to learn more or apply.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emma Smith or visit https://forms.gle/aHXLPrnV8pcrusuj9