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  • Concerto Competition: Oct. 21

    Join the Music Department for the Concerto Competition at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Casadesus Recital Hall!

    Students will perform excerpts of works in a competition to be able to perform with the Symphony Orchestra in March.

    For More Information:

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

  • "What Were You Wearing?" art installation: Oct. 21

    20:1 Prevention Program presents "What Were You Wearing," an art exhibit, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Old Union Hall, inspired by the poem "What I was Wearing" by Mary Simmerling.

    The question, “What were you wearing?” is pervasive, harmful, and too often asked to survivors of sexual violence. This project asks participants to look at this question through these powerful stories to challenge this inherently victim-blaming rape myth that is woven into society and culture.

    The Installation asks participants to understand that it was never about the clothing. The blame for sexual assault lies solely on the perpetrator.

    For More Information:

    Contact 20:1 Prevention Programs or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2308185

  • "Love, Loss, and Dreams" faculty recital: Oct. 24

    Join the Music Department for the faculty recital "Love, Loss, and Dreams," with Brenda Iglesias, contralto, and Curtis Pajer, piano, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Chamber Hall!

    "Love, Loss, and Dreams: A Woman’s Life in Song" centers on "Frauenliebe und Leben" by Robert Schumann, the beloved cycle tracing a woman’s journey through love, marriage, motherhood, and loss.

    The program also celebrates the 150th anniversary of Manuel de Falla with songs reflecting memory, grief, and a mother’s prayer for children spared from war. Completing the recital is a revival of rarely heard songs in French by Mexican composer Gustavo Campa, newly edited and presented as a U.S. premiere, all brought to life by Binghamton faculty artists Brenda Iglesias, contralto, and Curt Pajer, piano.

    For More Information:

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

  • Alumni Reading Series with Nicole Santalucia: Oct. 29

    Join the Creative Writing Program for a reading and conversation with alumnus author Nicole Santalucia. Books will be for sale and signing. This event is free and open to the public, and will take place from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Alumni Lounge of Old O'Connor Hall. Drop-ins welcome.

    Nicole Santalucia is the author of the new poetry collection "Lesbian Dinosaurs/Dinosaur Lesbians" (Bordighera Press, 2026). Her other collections include "The Book of Dirt" (NYQ Books), "Spoiled Meat" (Headmistress Press), and "Because I Did Not Die" (Bordighera Press). Santalucia’s work has appeared or is forthcoming in the Indiana Review, the Colorado Review, the Los Angeles Review, the North American Review, the Rumpus, the Normal School, Out Magazine, and elsewhere. She is a professor of English and director of first-year writing at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jen DeGregorio or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2308234

  • Yixuan Pan "Ice Cold: Studies on Glass" at Rosefsky Gallery — exhibition: Oct. 1-Nov. 5

    The Department of Art and Design will an exhibition in the Rosefsky Gallery by Yiuxan Pan from Oct. 1-Nov. 5. Pan is an assistant professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington in Tacoma.

    "Ice Cold" begins with a concept album and makes it physical: sound, poetry, sculpture, costume, graphic design, 3D animation, digital video, and performance collide inside the gallery. Pan uses pop sensibilities — hooks, drops, costume changes, and adolescent yet serious romance in catchy rhythms — to tell stories about identity: how it expresses, splits, challenges, and belongs.

    All events are free and open to the public.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sarah Nance

  • "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

Construction

  • Campus fuel pumps out of service: Oct. 12-13

    The campus gasoline and diesel pumps located in the Physical Facilities compound will be out of service Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 12-13, for the first phase of the automotive fueling system upgrade.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sacha Sigleman-Schwartz

  • NARC water shutdown and concrete pour today

    As part of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center expansion project, there will be a building-wide water shutdown as well as a concrete pour affecting the lower parking lot on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Water will be shut off at 7 a.m. and will be restored when work is complete, but it could potentially be off all day. Additionally, there will be no parking in the lower lot by the loading dock on Oct. 13 due to the pouring of a concrete pad for new HVAC equipment.

    Contact Gregg Pitula with any questions at gpitula@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Gregg Pitula

  • Crane at C4 for cooling tower repair today

    A crane will be on site at the Chenango-Champlain Collegiate Center 7 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for cooling tower repair work. Antonio Lane will be closed, and no vehicular or pedestrian traffic will be permitted while the crane work is taking place.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sandy DeJohn

  • Crane at Central Heating Plant Wednesday

    A crane will be on site at the Central Heating Plant from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to replace the root blower. There will be no parking in front of or in the lot adjacent to the heating plant.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Frailey

  • CIW hazardous tree removal: Oct. 12-14

    Contractors will be removing dead, hazardous trees between Lot Q1, the College-in-the-Woods turf recreation field, and the Grace Hall construction site Monday, Oct. 12, and Wednesday, Oct. 14. There will be some noise associated with this work.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sacha Sigleman-Schwartz

  • Hinman College survey work: Oct. 13-15

    Contractors will be conducting survey work at Hinman College Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Thursday, Oct. 15. Disruptions to campus operations are not anticipated.

    For More Information:

    Contact Brett Barnes

  • Johnson City Center crane work Thursday

    A crane will be on site at the Johnson City Center on Thursday, Oct. 15, to set a new piece of equipment on the south side of the building. Access will be maintained, except to the main entrance for the library portion of the building while the actual crane pick is taking place. Extra caution should be taken in the area while the crane is on site.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jason Williams

  • Academic B east side entrance closed: Oct. 13-16

    The primary east side entrance to Academic B, door AB-3, which is used for access to/from Lot K, will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 16, for concrete work.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mark Allen

  • Clearview Drive road and sidewalk closure: Oct. 12-16

    Clearview Drive and the nearby sidewalks will be closed from West Drive to the Lot M entrances Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, for University Hall fiber tie-ins. Pedestrians from the M Lots should use the temporary stairwell/ramp near Connector Road.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Bourassa

  • Academic A bus stop shelter installation: Oct. 12-16

    Installation of a new shelter at the bus stop located across from Academic A, adjacent to Lot L, will begin Monday, Oct. 12, and is expected to be complete by Friday, Oct. 16. This work will result in temporary construction activity, noise, and minor impacts to pedestrian access in the immediate area. Use caution when traveling through the area.

    For More Information:

    Contact James Kane

  • Fire alarm system survey: Oct. 13-16

    Consultants, accompanied by a Facilities Management Fire Alarm Shop representative, will be surveying existing fire alarm system conditions in the following buildings from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 16.

    - Academic A
    - Academic B
    - Admissions Center
    - Biotechnology Building
    - Center of Excellence
    - Chemical/Radioactive Waste Storage Facility
    - Clearview Hall
    - Couper Administration Building
    - Engineering and Science
    - Engineering Building
    - Fine Arts
    - Glenn G. Bartle Library
    - Lecture Hall
    - Old Champlain Hall
    - Old Digman Hall
    - Old Johnson Hall
    - Old O'Connor Hall
    - Old Rafuse Hall
    - Parking Structure
    - Science I
    - Science II
    - Science III
    - Science IV
    - Science Library
    - Science V
    - Smart Energy Building
    - Technology Hub
    - University Union
    - University Union West
    - Whitney Hall

    For More Information:

    Contact Mark Allen

  • Catch basin and strip drain repairs: Oct. 12-17

    Contractors will be making critical repairs to catch basins along West Drive (near Academic A, Lecture Hall, and Glenn G. Bartle Library) and East Access Road (near Digman and Mohawk Halls), as well as to a strip drain under the Plaza Deck, beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Work is expected to be complete by 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Temporary lane closures will occur in these areas while the work is taking place.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sacha Sigleman-Schwartz

  • Science 3 electrical shutdown: Oct. 12-18

    Electrical service to the Science 3 building will be shut off starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, Oct. 18, to accommodate the replacement of the power distribution system.

    During this shutdown, there will be no standard electrical power or lighting throughout the building. The emergency generator will supply power to designated locations, including emergency lighting. Most heating and cooling systems will be temporarily tied into emergency power, so climate control is expected to be only moderately affected.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mike Navarro

  • Johnson City Center floor coating: Oct. 12-18

    Epoxy floor coating in the battery space, Room 147, and adjacent rooms 125, 136, and 137 in the Johnson City Center will begin Monday, Oct. 12. The work will be complete by Sunday, Oct. 18. Still, these spaces will remain offline until Monday, Oct. 26, to allow for proper product curing. The HVAC system will be used to create negative air to contain the smell to the greatest extent possible.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jason Williams

General

  • Drug Free Schools and Communities Act

    In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA), Binghamton University is required to distribute, annually, a written notice to all students and employees outlining the University Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs program and pertinent policies and laws. Specifically, the annual notification must include: 1) standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol; applicable local, state, and federal laws; health risks associated with substance use; a description of substance misuse resources available; and sanctions that will be imposed for violations of the established standards of conduct.

    The link below provides additional information about the DFSCA requirements as well as the full Binghamton University Annual Notification text. Students and staff are encouraged to read the notification carefully.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberly Peabody or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/bhealthy/wellness-education-resources/atod/drugfreecampus.html

  • 2026 SEFA Campaign launches this wee — Let’s start something good!

    The 2026 State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) Campaign kicks off this week!

    SEFA offers faculty and staff the opportunity to support local and statewide charities that rely on donations to continue their important work. You can choose to direct your contribution to specific organizations, allowing your gift to stay right here in your community if you wish.

    Make a minimum donation of $78 by Dec. 1 — just $3 per paycheck — and you'll be entered into a drawing to win one of three Visa gift cards:
    - Grand Prize: $400
    - Two additional prizes: $100 each

    Continuous donors are also eligible for the drawing as long as they remain above the $3-per-paycheck minimum. Contributions can be made online through payroll deduction or by submitting a paper form.

    For more details, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact John Wilcko or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/sefa

  • Meet candidates for the executive director of the Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity Education

    Join the Office of Talent Engagement for an opportunity to meet the finalists for the position of executive director in the Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity Education.

    The finalist has been asked to give a 15-minute presentation sharing how they envision themselves serving in the role. Following the presentation, guests will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage with the candidate. Resumes and cover letters will be provided at the presentation.

    Presentations will take place in Library South Ground LSG 532 at:
    - 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13
    - 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16
    - 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20

    If you have any questions, contact Diana Castellanos at dcastell@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Diana Castellanos

  • New opportunity for graduate courses — industry-sponsored projects through CapSource

    The Fleishman Career Center invites academic departments and faculty to partner with us to bring real-world, project-based learning into your courses at no cost to your department. Through the partnership with CapSource, an educational technology platform that connects universities with employers, you can add fully facilitated capstone projects with industry-relevant employers to your classroom. Because graduate students often have fewer opportunities to gain practical industry experience through internships than undergraduate students, the Fleishman Career Center is first opening this opportunity to graduate programs.

    Through this partnership, faculty can incorporate employer-sponsored projects into an existing course or build a new course around project-based learning — all at no cost to your department. CapSource works with employers to source projects that align with your course objectives, coordinates project logistics, and provides a structured platform for students, faculty, and employer partners. Faculty maintain full control over the academic experience by reviewing and approving projects before they are implemented.

    These projects give students the opportunity to apply their disciplinary knowledge to authentic workplace challenges while strengthening skills in collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and project management. At the same time, the partnership minimizes the administrative burden on faculty, as the Fleishman Center funds the program and CapSource manages employer outreach and project coordination.

    The Fleishman Career Center is currently looking for faculty partners for the spring 2027 semester. If you are interested, reach out to Ozzy Girit Heck, senior graduate career development specialist, at ogirithe@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Ozge Girit Heck

  • Ladino Collaboratory general interest meeting: Oct. 21

    Want to learn about Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) and Sephardic culture and history? Come to the general interest meeting for the Ladino Collaboratory with Professors Dina Danon and Bryan Kirschen at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in LT 1310, Library Tower, 13th floor.

    Open to students, faculty, and staff; email Ladino@binghamton.edu for more information.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberli Schull

  • Upgraded and expanded EV charging stations and new usage guidelines now available

    Binghamton University has upgraded and expanded its campus electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with new ChargePoint stations. Charging is now fee-based and available at Lot G1 near the Welcome Center, the lower level of the Parking Garage, and Lot J3 at the Innovative Technologies Campus.

    Drivers can pay through the ChargePoint app or by credit card at the station. To promote fair and equitable access, vehicles must be moved within 30 minutes of completing a charge.

    For charging rates, locations, usage guidelines, and FAQs, visit the Binghamton University EV Charging website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Parking Services or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/services/transportation-and-parking/parking/electric-vehicle.html

  • Professional’s Mortgage Program

    Ready to put down roots? Eligible university professionals — including full-time professors, assistant professors, and assistant or head coaches — may qualify for Visions’ Professionals’ Mortgage Program, featuring 100% financing with no private mortgage insurance.*

    Take the first step toward homeownership by contacting a Visions mortgage specialist or stopping by your local branch on campus today to check your eligibility and explore your options.

    Subject to creditworthiness and approval; Equal Housing Lender.

    For More Information:

    Contact Visions FCU or visit https://visionsfcu.org/products/ProfessionalMortgage

  • Join BFirst for annual first-generation Networking Dinner — RSVP by Oct. 29

    Were you a first-generation college student? Did neither your parents nor the guardians with whom you lived earn a bachelor’s degree before you attended college? If so, you overcame hurdles not experienced by many of your peers. BFirst wants to connect you with fellow first-gen alumni, faculty, staff, and first-gen students currently navigating the hurdles you’ve overcome.

    The BFirst Network seeks to provide all first-generation college students of Binghamton University a true sense of belonging by connecting them to first-gen faculty, staff, alumni, and other first-gen college students, and by providing spaces of inclusivity, understanding, and community.

    In honor of the National First-Generation College Celebration Day, BFirst is hosting the fifth annual networking dinner, designed to connect first-generation (FG) faculty, staff, and alumni with first-gen students!

    Complete the RSVP no later than Thursday, Oct. 29, if you intend to join the event at 6:30* p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Mandela Room!

    *Doors open for first-gen mentors at 6 p.m., so you'll be able to eat dinner and connect with fellow first-gen mentors before the "speed connecting" networking portion.

    A dinner buffet, sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Alumni Association, will be served.

    For More Information:

    Contact Marissa Zelman or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAZX6T41SUR1rJqDuo0FZux2L42k35--eMJyb9z5q82_hZmg/viewform?pli=1

  • Pink Ribbon Campaign in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    The University Police at Binghamton are proud to once again support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a pink ribbon campaign throughout October. With a donation of $5 or more, individuals may choose either a pink ribbon pin or a breast cancer awareness bracelet to wear in support of this important cause. UPD officers will also be wearing their pins throughout the month to raise awareness.

    All proceeds will benefit the ENCOREplus program through the YWCA of Binghamton, which helps support local women with breast cancer screening.

    Pins and bracelets are available in the UPD office, located in the basement of the Couper Administration Building. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Anjelica Rowe or visit https://ywcabinghamton.org/encore-plus/

  • Help shape the future of Bearcat Dining!

    Bearcat Dining and Binghamton University are exploring future meal plan options and want your feedback. Bearcat Dining is considering potential meal plans that could include a combination of Dining Dollars, meal exchange swipes, retail dining flexibility, and new plan structures designed around student preferences. Your responses will help guide future meal plan planning and ensure student, faculty, and staff voices are part of the process.

    Click the link below to take the survey. As a thank you for your participation, you can opt in to communications to be entered to win an Apple iPad at the end of the survey!

    For More Information:

    Contact Bearcat Dining or visit https://forms.gle/75DMydNS4mfj1vww9

  • Encourage students to nominate their Career Champions!

    The Fleishman Career Center is seeking student nominations for this year’s Career Champions!

    A Career Champion is a Binghamton University faculty or staff member who has been nominated by a student for playing a pivotal role in their personal and professional growth. Career Champions are the people who help students to:
    - Explore career options
    - Network with professionals in their fields of interest
    - Apply to graduate school and navigate the process
    - Connect with employers for jobs and internships
    - Prepare for internship and job interviews
    - Build the technical and professional skills needed in the workplace
    - Gain industry knowledge, advice, and insights

    Help spread the word! Encourage your students to recognize the faculty and staff members who have made a meaningful difference in their career journey. Students will be entered to win a $25 gift card for each nomination entry. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.

    Consider including the Career Champions nomination slide at https://bit.ly/4yaPdGj in your next class presentation, student program, or other communication with students.

    Thank you for celebrating the many faculty and staff members across Binghamton University who make a difference in students’ lives!

    For More Information:

    Contact Jessica Lane-Rwabukwisi or visit https://careertools.binghamton.edu/channels/career-champions/?uc_ref=ai_search

  • 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 multiple parking lots to transport you closer to your specific destination.

    The University also offers convenient alternative transportation options. OCCT, BC Transit, Enterprise CarShare, 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 at: https://www.binghamton.edu/services/transportation-and-parking/

    For More Information:

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

Health and Wellness

  • Pick up fresh seasonal produce every Wednesday

    Pick up a single share at the Russell Farms truck! Russell Farms will have a limited number of single shares available every Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Lot E (in front of the Rec Center at the East Gym). Each share includes a variety of seasonal produce for $14. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberly Peabody

  • Half-off chair massages at the East Gym: Oct. 19–24

    Take a break and relax at the East Gym, Recreation Center. From Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 24, enjoy half-priced chair massages in the Wellness Services Suite for just $6 for 10 minutes or $9 for 15 minutes.

    Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Note that back-to-back bookings aren’t allowed, and no other discounts apply.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jody Sobel or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/wellness-services/

  • Fruit and Veggie Challenge starting Oct. 19

    Open to all students, faculty, and staff from Oct. 19-Nov. 2, challenge yourself and your teammates to add more fruits and vegetables to your day! Join this fun team challenge, track your progress, win prizes, and see how small choices can add up. Click the link below to learn more!

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/s95932

  • Good Grief Book Club Meeting: Oct. 23

    Good Grief Book Club is a book club for faculty and staff interested in reading and discussing books (of all genres) about the universal experience of grief and loss. The group meets once a month from noon to 1 p.m. on a Friday at the Vestal Campus.

    The October meeting will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in UU 102. The group is changing things up this month and invites participants to view, listen to, or read one or more of the following for discussion:

    - Listen to: "Good Grief" (Album), Sara Bareilles — https://open.spotify.com/album/1XMeYUlWgL9ySFeDX00tj7?si=SLzhhpPQRO6-W0Y0lT7aMg

    - Watch: "Good Grief" (Documentary), Sara Bareilles — https://sarabmusic.com/pages/goodgriefdoc

    - Listen to/Watch: "All There Is" with Anderson Cooper ft. Sara Bareilles — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQLNyoCZZV0

    - Read: "Sara Bareilles Confronted Grief and Found Herself" (NYT Article) — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/arts/sara-bareilles-good-grief-interestings.html?unlocked_article_code=1.FFE.ebw2.qxtuQ2DG2WTD&smid=url-share

    For More Information:

    Contact Katy Perry

  • Three month wellness program — start your Well-Being Journey!

    From Oct. 2026 to Jan. 2027, join the Well-Being Journey, a three-month B-Healthy experience designed to help you explore simple ways to support your well-being at your own pace.

    Discover resources, try new activities, and focus on what matters most to you, with opportunities to explore nutrition, movement, emotional health, sleep, connection, journaling, and more. Register and complete the pre-survey at the link below.

    Participants will receive:
    1. A weekly in-person check-in
    2. Weekly opportunities to learn, participate, and connect
    3. Virtual and in-person resources and activities
    4. Opportunities to explore different areas of well-being
    5. Support in identifying small, sustainable changes that work for you

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/bhealthy/programs-and-services/wellness-challenges.html

  • Join the 100 Mile Club and move your way

    The 100 Mile Club is a new partnership between B-Healthy and Campus Recreation. This year-round program starts this October and runs through May 1, 2027. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the club!

    There’s no wrong way to participate — Find what works for you and keep moving! Walk. Run. Roll. Bike. Swim. Row.

    How to participate:
    1. Registration form below: Join the club!
    2. Track and log your activity: Campus Recreation staff will calculate your points and send periodic updates. Bookmark the form for easy daily use.
    3. Earn prizes for gaining challenge points. Milestones: 25, 50, 75, and 100.
    4. Take pride in your goals! Tag @bhealthybingu on Instagram with #Bing100MileClub

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/bhealthy/programs-and-services/move-your-way.html

Recreation

  • Bing Queers visit the Autumn Artisan Market and Otsiningo Scarecrows: Oct. 18

    Join fellow LGBTQ+ faculty and staff in checking out locally-made artisan goods, plus fall-themed food and drinks, at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market! The group will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, and explore the market for about an hour. The Market is located at 840 Upper Front Street in Binghamton.

    Afterward, there will be the option to take a walk at Otsiningo Park at noon to view the scarecrow contest creations submitted by local businesses and nonprofit organizations! Enter the park via the main south entrance; the group will meet at the parking lot nearest the pond.

    Interested in becoming more involved with the Bing Queers Faculty and Staff Affinity Group? Fill out the Google Form at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erin Hansen or visit https://forms.gle/53sC8AsKBTyJp5w19

  • East Gym modified hours: Oct. 9–18

    The East Gym will have modified hours beginning Friday, Oct. 9, for fall break:
    - Close at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9
    - Closed Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11
    - 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12–Thursday, Oct. 15
    - 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16
    - Closed Saturday, Oct. 17
    - Open at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18

    For More Information:

    Contact Holly Brown or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/current-hours.html

  • Beginner pickleball clinics

    Join the Lane-Starke Tennis Center for beginner pickleball clinics from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Friday mornings! This $10 clinic is perfect for new players looking to learn the fundamentals, develop their skills, and build confidence on the court in a fun, welcoming environment. Call 607-777-3491x4 to register.

    For More Information:

    Contact Tennis Center or visit https://www.tennisctr.com/pickleball

Research

  • Undergraduate Conference Presentation Fund

    Will one or more of your students be presenting their research at a professional conference or meeting? If so, support is available from the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center (ESURC) to help undergraduate students subsidize the cost of participating in these events. This support could help alleviate registration costs (both virtual and in-person), travel expenses, lodging, and food. A faculty endorsement is required. Learn more and apply using the form on the webpage below by Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.

    For More Information:

    Contact Caroline Antalek or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/funding-and-awards/conference.html

  • Get research headlines directly to your inbox

    Did you know that Binghamton has a monthly newsletter focused on research news? Each edition features stories from BingUNews, links to multimedia pieces, and clips from external media coverage of the campus research community.

    To subscribe, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/research/research-news-signup.html

  • Table at Future Innovators Day: Nov. 1

    New Energy New York (NENY) is planning another iteration of Future Innovators Day, a community event during Battery Week. This year's program will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City.

    This is a great opportunity to connect with local families, spark curiosity about science and sustainability, and give back to the community in a meaningful and fun way. Selected groups will be provided with table space, basic event support, and (as available) funding for materials. There will also be a prize for the best display. To participate, submit a proposal at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit https://forms.gle/Zv8gmVHaiqNV2n8e9

  • "Virtual Reality (VR) and Learning in Neuroscience Education" — research participants needed

    The research team led by Danny “Xue” Deng from the Division of Occupational Therapy, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, at Binghamton University is inviting students to participate in a research study examining learning experiences in neuroscience education.

    This study explores how different learning formats, including immersive virtual reality (VR), affect neuroscience learning and engagement.

    You may be eligible to participate if you are 18-35 years old; are currently enrolled as a Binghamton University undergraduate or graduate student in a health-related, neuroscience, or allied academic program; and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and no known conditions that would prevent safe participation in VR (e.g., severe motion sickness).

    During one study visit, you will: experience three neuroscience learning modes: Interactive 3D VR, Virtual-Screen 3D, and Virtual-Screen 2D; complete short quizzes, questionnaires, and a brief interview; wear non-invasive sensors that measure heart rate, breathing, and skin conductance (EDA); and have eye-tracking and facial-tracking data collected using the VR headset. The total time commitment is approximately 75–90 minutes.

    Participants who complete the study will receive a $20 gift card as compensation for their time. Compensation is provided on a prorated basis if participation is discontinued early.

    If you are interested in participating, click the link below to complete a brief eligibility screening questionnaire. Eligible participants will be contacted with additional study details.

    If you have questions about the study, contact Karen Perry, study coordinator, at kperetz@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Karen Perry or visit https://binghamton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7P5F5d3sar0ftv8

  • "From Seed to Seedling: Translating Plant Ecology into Digital Storytelling": Oct. 20

    Join the Graduate School in learning from DiSC Fellow Mayra Ninazunta's summer project on Tuesday, Oct. 20. This project transformed Ninazunta's research on Piper seed ecology and defenses into a public-facing digital platform that makes tropical plant science accessible to children, educators, and families. Join this DiSC fellowship presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in AD 712.

    The centerpiece is Pip’s Midnight Flight, an illustrated educational storyboard for ages 8–10 that uses real Piper biology — including seed defenses and resource allocation, bat-mediated dispersal, germination, and seedling survival — to tell the story of a seed’s journey from fruit to seedling. The website also provides educational resources, information about the research and associated projects, and a photo gallery showcasing the tropical field environment where the research was conducted.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erica Sausner or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2307897

  • Encourage your students to apply to the Undergraduate Research Award

    The Undergraduate Research Award is a competitive award designed to support the expenses for students' independent research or creative work. If you are working with a student seeking funding for an independent study, capstone, or honors thesis, encourage them to apply by Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

    Funding is competitive, and award amounts vary, with the maximum award being $1,000. Undergraduates from all Binghamton University schools and colleges are eligible to apply.

    For More Information:

    Contact Caroline Antalek or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/funding-and-awards/undergrad-research-award.html

  • Seeking breast milk donors for paid study

    Researchers at Binghamton University School of Pharmacy are looking for healthy, milk-producing women to donate their excess breast milk (5-20 ounces) for use in research.

    The overall purpose of the research is to help develop an assay to help predict medication secretion into breast milk during lactation. You must be 18 years or older to participate. You will be compensated with a $30 gift card for your time.

    If interested or looking for more information, contact Pei Yu Chen at pchen9@binghamton.edu. The primary investigator is Associate Professor Tao Zhang, who can be reached at zhangt@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Pei Yu Chen

  • Survey about patient recovery needs

    Students from Binghamton University are conducting research to recognize what designs could be used to support patient recovery and improve interprofessionalism, such as care collaboration and patient engagement, to develop more patient-centered digital health tools. The research team is seeking to survey the general population to gain insights into patient needs and perspectives on recovery during and after hypothetical hospitalization.

    You are eligible to participate if you are:
    - In the United States
    - At least 18 years old

    The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain anonymous. Participation is completely voluntary, and you may stop the survey at any time.

    If you qualify and are interested in participating in our research study, follow the link below to review the informed consent form and complete the survey.

    If you have any questions, contact Jessica Tong, at jtong3@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jessica Tong or visit https://binghamton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4P0iPQJ1Z72JcnY

Speakers and Lectures

  • SUNY Symposium on Complex Systems Research and Education: Oct. 14-15

    The SUNY Symposium on Complex Systems Research and Education will be held on Oct. 14-15 in Lecture Hall 8, where SUNY faculty members and students who study/teach/learn the interdisciplinary complex systems science will come together and share their research projects and educational efforts, discuss collaborative projects, and establish a new SUNY-wide academic network on complex systems.

    The SUNY Conversations in the Disciplines Program sponsors this symposium, which will be organized as a special satellite symposium at the 2026 Conference on Complex Systems: https://ccs26.cssociety.org/

    It will be open to anyone (i.e., not limited to conference participants) who is interested in SUNY's research and educational activities in the field of complex systems.

    For more information, visit the symposium website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Hiroki Sayama or visit https://sites.google.com/binghamton.edu/suny-symposium-complex-systems

  • Kadish Lecture: Oct. 21

    Join the Kadish Lecture, titled “Looking To A Digital Future: Big Digs And The Enduring Legacies Of Received Frameworks," at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the IASH room, LN 1106. Anne Hunnell Chen will present the lecture.

    Using the case study of a painted dining room in a domestic context from the archaeologically rich site of Dura-Europos (Syria), this talk will introduce the innovative Linked Open Data (LOD) methods deployed by the team behind the International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive (IDEA). It will tease out how taxonomies imposed by early excavators and partage decisions aimed at building national and institutional collections seeded disciplinary, institutional, and linguistic (both ancient and modern) silos that continue to define access to the physical and intellectual products descending from blockbuster foreign-run excavations.

    For More Information:

    Contact Nicholas Buttacavoli

  • "Credit to the Nation: East European Jewish Immigrants and American Banking, 1873-1930" 2026 Margolis Lecture: Oct. 22

    The Judaic Studies Department invites you to the 2026 Rabbi Moses Margolis Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct 22, in AM 189, Admissions Center.

    Rebecca Kobrin of Columbia University will speak on "Credit to the Nation: East European Jewish Immigrants and American Banking, 1873-1930."

    What if the story of Jews and American banking wasn’t about Wall Street titans — but about immigrant families who built commercial banking businesses that helped others thrive? Millions saw their financial lives shaped by these men whose stories are now in the dustbin of history. Based on her just-published book from Harvard University Press, "A Credit to their Nation: Eastern European Jewish Immigrant Bankers and the Shaping of American Finance, 1873-1930," Kobrin's talk shares their stories and how they reshaped American banking as well as the businesses of mass migration and real estate development.

    A book signing and a reception will follow; the event is free and open to the general public.

    This lecture is sponsored by the Margolis Family Lecture Fund and the Judaic Studies Department at Binghamton University, and is co-sponsored by Binghamton’s College of Jewish Studies.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberli Schull or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2308227

  • "The Cuban Revolution and the Rights of Black Humanity": Oct. 23

    Join the Department of Human Development for a lecture on "The Cuban Revolution and the Rights of Black Humanity" at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in UU 209, co-sponsored by the Human Rights Institute, the History Department, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, the CCPA Dean’s Office, and the Sociology Department.

    Michael O. West is a professor of African American studies, history, and African studies at Penn State. His research explores Africa, the African diaspora, and international dimensions of Black freedom struggles.

    Mwalimu Horace G. Campbell is a professor of African American studies and political science at Syracuse University, whose work addresses African politics, Pan-Africanism, and peace and justice.


    This talk is part of the Lubna Chaudhry Speaker Series, "The Black Radical Tradition and Global Politics."

    For More Information:

    Contact Denise Yull

  • "Safer Havens: Better Protection for Refugees in Romania" webinar:

    The Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP), in collaboration with the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities (AIPG), is hosting a free webinar presenting a policy report developed during the "Safer Havens Romania" workshop, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. Register at the link below.

    This was the third in a series of three conferences held in countries coping with large displaced populations. This long-term research, advocacy, and convening project aims to identify better practices for coordination between state and civil society organizations in global atrocity prevention. The Institute has completed a comprehensive policy report that summarizes both the workshop outputs and targeted recommendations for a range of actors that can potentially help make Romania a safer haven for displaced persons.

    Moderated by Max Pensky, co-director of I-GMAP, along with Eugenia Carbone, director of the Latin American program at AIPG, panelists include:
    - Anatolie Cosciug — Co-director at the Romanian Center for Comparative Migration Studies, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania
    - Gabriela Ghindea — Director of the Mediterranean Basin Programs, Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities
    - Viktoriia Kyrychenko — Researcher, Center for the Comparative Study of Migration, Babe?-Bolyai University, Romania
    - Stefan-Florentin Lorint — Assistant information management officer, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
    - Andreea Mocanu — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romania

    For More Information:

    Contact Nicole Barren or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/i-gmap/events-news/webinars.html#romania

  • "From Punishment to Rehabilitation: A New Prison Paradigm": Oct. 29

    The Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls, in collaboration with the Harriet Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity, invites the campus community to attend "From Punishment to Rehabilitation: A New Prison Paradigm" from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Binghamton University’s Downtown Center.

    The conference will feature guest speakers and experts in criminal justice reform, including representatives from The Sentencing Project and the Innocence Project, alongside advocates, legal experts, and community leaders. Discussions will explore prison reform, rehabilitation, reentry, and more humane and effective approaches to incarceration and justice.

    For More Information:

    Contact Shelly Ross Robbins

Sustainability

Training and Workshops

  • "Handling Bias Microaggressions and Learn to be an Advocate" workshop Wednesday

    Join UDiversity from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 14, in LS G532, for "Handling Bias Microaggressions and Learn to be an Advocate."

    In this workshop, participants will become more culturally competent by developing mechanisms for individuals to become change agents and upstanders. Participants will learn different types of microintervention strategies to disarm individual and systemic racism and bias. Participants will become aware of different perspectives and worldviews, and examine systemic barriers that affect inequitable practices. Participants will engage in small group discussions and activities.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kayla Colon or visit https://bengaged.binghamton.edu/udiversity/rsvp_boot?id=2302528

  • Second annual Office Professionals Summit registration open

    The Office of Talent and Engagement, in collaboration with the Student Affairs Administrative Networking Group, is excited to invite you to the second annual Office Professionals Summit — Behind the Scenes, Ahead of the Game! This professional development event is designed specifically for employees of the University who work in an administrative assistant capacity.

    Join a morning of networking and valuable breakout sessions that will help you be more effective and efficient in your role. The sessions will cover important topics like:
    - Difficult conversations
    - Ergonomics/workplace safety
    - Strategic leadership/organizing
    - Continuing education/skill building (special guests from NYSCSEA partnership)

    The summit will be held from 8:45 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in UU 120. Register by Friday, Oct. 9.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andre Mathis or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2305265

  • Free Mental Health First Aid training Oct. 7, 16 for faculty and staff

    Free Mental Health First Aid training sessions are open to staff and faculty on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Friday, Oct. 16.

    Learn skills needed to provide initial help and support to anyone who may be developing a mental health issue, substance use problem, and/or experiencing a crisis, including peers, friends, family members, or colleagues. The training includes a 6-8 hour in-person training (requirements for a three-year certification).

    Reach out to Beth Riley via email at briley@binghamton.edu to register as an individual, a group, or an office/department.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Riley or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/bhealthy/wellness-education-resources/mental-health-first-aid/

  • "Debate across the Curriculum in the Age of AI": Oct. 20

    In an age when students have ready access to generative AI, debate and other forms of active, in-class learning can create opportunities for students to apply course knowledge, respond to different perspectives, and develop and communicate their own reasoning. Regardless of the discipline, debate can serve as an innovative way to facilitate class discussion, review course material, teach students how to work in groups, and help students become better at articulating their thoughts.

    Join the CLT from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Learning Studio LN1324C, for a workshop that will review ways to integrate several different styles of debate activities, both for courses geared toward the “O” Gen Ed requirement and for instructors across the curriculum who are looking for new ways to get students involved. Instructors will learn how to efficiently manage course time so that, whether planning a whole unit or incorporating an activity for a single class, they can maximize the benefits of debate without detracting from existing lesson plans. Ultimately, this workshop will provide practical tools for integrating debate into classroom teaching as a supplemental strategy to engage students and support learning through a hands-on process.

    Joe Leeson-Schatz has been running the Binghamton University debate program since 2001. It has consistently been ranked within the top ten best overall debate programs in the nation for over a decade, and was ranked 1st in 2008. He was given the Brownlee Lifetime Achievement Award by the Cross-Examination Debate Association in 2016 for his service to the debate community and his academic achievements in publication. He has run workshops for other debate coaches as well as at elementary and high schools to help get students of all ages active in learning to express themselves.

    Refreshments will be provided.

    For More Information:

    Contact Shana White or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2303476