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Administrative

  • Spring 2027 advanced registration

    Advanced registration for the spring 2027 semester will begin for continuing graduate students on Friday, Oct. 30, and for continuing undergraduate students on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

    The schedule of classes for spring 2027 is now available to view in BU Brain. Students can also find their registration start time in BU Brain.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jayne Burlingame

  • Pat Reilly promoted to chief of police

    Assistant Chief Pat Reilly has been promoted to chief of police at Binghamton University, effective Sunday, Nov. 1.

    Chief Reilly has served Binghamton University for more than 32 years, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to the safety and well-being of our campus community. His extensive experience, institutional knowledge, and dedication to public service reflect a career focused on protecting and supporting the people who live, work, and learn on campus.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline

  • 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

  • Faculty recital — "A Celebration of Dowland": Nov. 1

    Join the Music Department for a faculty recital of "A Celebration of Dowland" with Paul Sweeny, guitar, and Christina Taylor, soprano, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Casadesus Recital Hall!

    John Dowland (1563-1626), one of the greatest English composers of the late Renaissance, was a master of the lute and a composer of excellent songs with lute accompaniment. This program will feature a variety of both genres, illustrating his phenomenal skill and stylistic range.

    For More Information:

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

  • "Music NOW!": Nov. 3

    Join the Music Department for "Music NOW!" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the Casadesus Recital Hall!

    Members of the Binghamton University Composition Studio present new compositions, featuring graduate and undergraduate composers. "Music NOW!" showcases the cutting-edge work created by the studio.

    For More Information:

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

  • 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

  • Masterclass — Stuart Skelton, tenor: Nov. 6

    Join the Music Department for a masterclass with Stuart Skelton, tenor, at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Osterhout Concert Theater!

    Critically acclaimed tenor Stuart Skelton comes to Binghamton University as artist-in-residence. As one of the finest heldentenors on stage today, Skelton is known for his outstanding musicianship, tonal beauty, and intensely dramatic portrayals. Performances of the 2024-25 season include the title role in "Tristan und Isolde" with Marek Janowski and the Dresdner Philharmonie and in a Philadelphia Orchestra debut under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, music director; the title role of Parsifal in Beethoven’s "Missa Solemnis" with Marek Janowski leading the NHK Symphony Orchestra; "Die Walküre" with the Sydney Symphony under the baton of Simone Young, and the first act of "Die Walküre" at Teatro Comunale Bologna with Oksana Lyniv on the podium. Additional highlights of the season include the second act of "Tristan und Isolde" with Sir Simon Rattle and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Beethoven’s "Ninth Symphony" with Fabio Luisi and the NHK Symphony Orchestra, and Mahler’s "Das Lied von der Erde" with Kent Nagano and the Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, with Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider and the Orchestre National de Lyon, and with Marin Alsop and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra.

    For More Information:

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

  • "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

  • 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

  • Pharmacy Early Assurance Program PharmD application workshop: Nov. 3

    Are you a Pharmacy Early Assurance Program student working on your PharmD application for fall 2027?

    Come join faculty, staff, and current students for a PharmD application workshop from4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Classroom Wing 211.

    With stations for you to work on and ask questions about writing your personal essay, requesting recommendation letters, completing your prerequisite courses, and finally submitting your PharmCAS application, bring your computer and your questions, and get your application ready to submit!

    For More Information:

    Contact Christianna Friedrichsen

  • Help your community — work at the Food Pantry!

    The Binghamton University Food Pantry is looking for interns for the Spring 2027 semester.

    The internship is only available to undergraduate students, who will earn four (4) upper-level credits upon completion of the internship. The internship demands eight hours per week of on-site work along with mandatory asynchronous CDCI coursework.

    The Binghamton University Food Pantry strives to assist students who find themselves experiencing food insecurity and other resource shortages to support their overall personal and academic well-being. Students who participate in this internship will learn about food insecurity as it relates to colleges and universities; learn how to effectively run a fully functioning food pantry alongside knowledgeable and dedicated university staff; and develop projects to improve the pantry’s operations to the benefit of the Binghamton community that it serves.

    Sound like a good fit? Follow the link below for more information!

    For More Information:

    Contact Jordan Finkelstein or visit https://binghamton.joinhandshake.com/jobs/11556363/share_preview

  • Spring 2027 Speaking Center consultant application open

    Are you an undergraduate student interested in public speaking, gaining leadership skills, and helping your peers on campus? The Speaking Center is now seeking consultants for our spring 2027 internship!

    With a six hour/week time commitment and a mandatory class on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, interns will be trained in peer consulting to facilitate appointments within the Speaking Center. Successful completion of the internship results in two academic credits!

    The application is due to Handshake no later than Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Any questions about the position or the Speaking Center can be directed to Kylie Gottlieb, Speaking Center coordinator, at kgottli3@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kylie Gottlieb or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/success/speaking-center/internship.html

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mystery Shopper opportunity — get paid!

    Bearcat Dining is seeking Mystery Shoppers through Confero! Get paid to visit residential and retail dining locations and report on various quality standards, such as the taste of food, speed of service, menu variety, and more. Help Bearcat Dining continue to enhance the dining experience! Sign up today at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Bearcat Dining or visit https://www.conferoinc.com/shoppers-center-get-started-here/

  • Discover Binghamton University's most exciting stories every Saturday!

    Welcome to BingUNews — your go-to source for all the exciting happenings at Binghamton University!

    Discover inspiring stories about the people, events, and initiatives that shape this vibrant community. Sign up at the link below and keep an eye on your inbox every Saturday morning for the latest top stories.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit https://mailchi.mp/binghamton/ay0tih52fb

  • Meet with SOPPS GA — pre-pharmacy advising appointments

    Join the SOPPS Admissions graduate assistant for prerequisite and advising help! Pop in to ask about the courses you should take next semester, make sure you are on track for your PEAP pathway, and more. Click the link below to learn more!

    The SOPPS graduate assistant is not a current PharmD student. To speak to a current PharmD student, look for appointments on Wednesdays.

    For More Information:

    Contact Pharmacy School or visit https://gograd.binghamton.edu/portal/pharmacy-infosession?_gl=1*16ayshp*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODU3NjkxNTkuQ2owS0NRanctTURUQmhDZ0FSSXNBS0FrZGxRM05PUkhZLTRpODJKdUs5RXhvalJ0X2tzdXhza2dzdmdzM1FjY2MtRm9nMTNGTHVwcWlGb2FBa2lKRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*Njc0NTkzNDc2LjE3ODc4Mz

  • Help shape the future of Bearcat Dining — Meal Plan survey

    Bearcat Dining and Binghamton University are exploring future meal plan options and want 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.

    Complete the survey at the link below. Make sure to 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

  • 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/

  • One more week to tell Bearcat Dining what you think and win!

    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 into 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

  • Harpur Week — "Majors, Minors, and Munchies" advising fair: Nov. 4

    New and continuing students have the opportunity to explore their academic options by meeting with every Department and Program within Harpur College at the "Majors, Minors, and Munchies" advising fair! This event will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Mandela Room.

    Beyond Harpur Departments and Programs, students will find tables for 4+1 programs across the University, Education Abroad, as well as various resource offices that can aid in their success, both in and outside of the classroom.

    For More Information:

    Contact Cody Kreps or visit https://bengaged.binghamton.edu/harpedge/rsvp_boot?id=2306459

  • Need a car? Try Enterprise CarShare!

    Transportation and Parking Services partners with Enterprise to bring convenient carsharing directly to campus. Enterprise CarShare offers an affordable and flexible transportation option available 24/7 for students, faculty, and staff aged 18 and older.

    The University currently offers three Enterprise CarShare vehicles, all conveniently located in Lot B on campus. Whether heading downtown, running errands, or planning a road trip, having access to a vehicle is easy and hassle-free.

    Getting started is simple. Register online to become an Enterprise CarShare member — applications typically take two to three days for approval. Once approved, use the Enterprise CarShare mobile app to reserve a vehicle, unlock it, and manage your trip from start to finish. At the end of your reservation, simply return the vehicle to its designated spot in Lot B.

    Currently, first-time Binghamton University members can join for a $10 application fee and a $10 annual membership fee and receive $10 in driving credit using the link below. The hourly rate is $7.50 Monday through Thursday and $8.50 Friday through Sunday. The daily rate is $60 Monday through Thursday and $70 Friday through Sunday. All rentals include gas, insurance, and up to 200 miles of driving per day.

    Become a member today and start enjoying the convenience of Enterprise CarShare on campus!

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/services/transportation-and-parking/alternative-transportation/enterprise-carshare.html

  • Cheer on the Bearcats with the new Fan Van!

    This fall, students can catch a free shuttle from the residential communities to select home athletic events, making it easier to support Binghamton’s men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. Athletics will also be offering giveaways to Fan Van passengers, so hop on, head to the game, and show your Bearcat pride!

    The shuttle will stop at residential community campus shuttle stops, with pick-ups beginning one hour before the game and continuing until one hour after the game start time. Following the game, the Fan Van will be available at the game location to provide rides back to the residential communities until approximately 30 minutes after the game ends.

    For schedule information and shuttle stop locations, visit the Fan Van website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/services/transportation-and-parking/buses-and-shuttles/fan-van.html

  • Plan an event for International Education Week: Nov. 16-20

    The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Office of International Education and Global Initiatives (IEGI) are beginning to collect and advertise events for International Education Week (IEW), which takes place Nov. 16-20. IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

    Other Binghamton University offices are encouraged to consider planning an international or cultural-themed event(s) to coincide with IEW.

    Any university office that would like to be featured on the IEW event page should complete this Google Form at the link below.

    Questions and concerns can be addressed to Annie Kennedy, ISSS programming coordinator, at akennedy66@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Annie Kennedy or visit https://forms.gle/QAJ4wCD1GnSC16Wt8

Health and Wellness

  • 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

  • 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

Research

  • Libraries Research Scholars Program accepting applications for spring 2027

    The Libraries Research Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the spring 2027 semester. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 30.

    This program provides undergraduate students with experience working on a guided research project where participating students will work closely with a library faculty or professional staff mentor on a library-related research project that strengthens research skills and provides the opportunity to build upon personal research interests. Research results will be published in the ORB, Binghamton’s institutional repository. Scholars will be awarded $2,000 at the completion of their projects.

    For information about eligibility, expectations, or more detailed descriptions of each project and how to apply, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Matthew Harrick or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/about/admin/scholars/

  • FRI study — “Un-Screen Your Time: Eliminating Social Media Misuse”

    If you partake in FRI's experiment, which aims to build healthier social media habits, you will be asked to come into the lab and fill out a 15-20 minute anonymous survey with questions about screen time usage, mental well-being, and social well-being. After this, researchers will help you download ScreenZen, a screen time-limiting application, on your phone. After two weeks of using social media alongside ScreenZen, you may delete the app, and you will be asked to complete a shorter, similar survey, and your participation in our experiment will be complete.

    You are eligible if you meet the following criteria:
    - You are 18 years of age or older
    - You are currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Binghamton University

    No identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept anonymous. The Binghamton University Institutional Review Board has approved this study.

    Sign up for the study through the link and review the Informed Consent, which will provide further details on the research and your rights as a participant. By accessing the survey, you are consenting to the research.

    For More Information:

    Contact Shane McCarty or visit https://forms.gle/AnV4KPvHqYNJKhVz5

  • Undergraduate Research Award application is now available

    The Undergraduate Research Award is a competitive award designed to support the expenses for students' independent research or creative work. If you are seeking funding for an independent study, capstone, or honors thesis, you are encouraged to apply by Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Funding is competitive, and award amounts vary; the maximum award is $1,000.

    Undergraduates from all Binghamton University schools and colleges are eligible to apply. To qualify, your project must be supervised by a Binghamton University faculty member.

    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

  • Spring 2027 call for Binghamton University Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) applications

    Are you an undergraduate student without any prior research experience? Are you interested in a paid, faculty-mentored research experience? The Binghamton University Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) is for you!

    Research positions are part-time, 4-6 hours/week commitments during the spring 2027 semester on a faculty-led project. Each student researcher will receive a stipend. Projects range across disciplines.

    The guide to faculty-led projects and the application can be found at the link below on the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center BUPNUR webpage.

    The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Students should be prepared to check their email from the beginning of December through the winter break, as interviews and funding decisions will be scheduled and announced on an ongoing basis.

    For More Information:

    Contact Afton Fahey or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/projects.html

  • Beckman Scholars Program info session for students in eligible majors: Nov. 6

    As a participating institution in the Beckman Scholars Program, Binghamton University selects two students a year for a 15-month intensive undergraduate research experience with a Beckman faculty mentor, supported with $21,000 in funding.

    Any student who intends to major or is majoring in biochemistry, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or integrative neuroscience is eligible and invited to attend a Beckman Scholars info session from 4-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in LH 013. The info session will provide an overview of the program and application process and a chance to hear from current and former Binghamton recipients of this prestigious scholarship.

    For more information, including the info session B-Engaged registration link and eligibility and application details, see the webpage linked below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Steve Ortiz or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/beckman-scholars.html

  • 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

  • Common Read Experience explores loneliness, community with author Kristen Radtke: Nov. 4

    Join the Binghamton University community to welcome Kristen Radtke, author of this year’s Common Read Experience book selection, back to campus for the second year to discuss the loneliness crisis, fostering interpersonal relationships, and finding a community in an independence-focused society.

    Radtke is the author of "Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness" (2021). This graphic novel illustrates how loneliness is a communal experience and, through its exploration, how people can come together and approach loneliness from various angles. Radtke is the author of "Imagine Wanting Only This" (2017) and creative director of The Verge.

    Radtke is the recipient of a Whiting Creative Nonfiction grant, and her work has been nominated for a PEN/Jean Stein Award, an Eisner Award, the Kirkus Prize, the Andrew Carnegie Medal and numerous National Magazine Awards. Her comics and writing have appeared in The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, Harper’s, Marie Claire, The Atlantic, Elle, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and many other places.

    The Common Read Experience is a program that helps students gain new perspectives on the most important issues of our day, learn how to engage in constructive dialogue and debate, and acclimate to the intellectual life of a premier university.

    Join a roundtable discussion with Kristen Radtke at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Room 325 of University Union West. Register on B-Engaged at: https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2308509

    Join the keynote talk with Kristen Radtke at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Osterhout Concert Theater. Register on B-Engaged at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact John Brhel or visit https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2308508

  • "Translating Persian Fiction: An Evening with Novelist and Professor Amir Ahmadi Arian and Translator Azadeh Eriss": Nov. 4

    Join the Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP) for "Translating Persian Fiction: An Evening with Novelist and Professor Amir Ahmadi Arian and Translator Azadeh Eriss", from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Alumni Lounge of Old O’Connor Hall.

    Azadeh Eriss, a doctoral student in TRIP, reads from her translation of English Professor Amir Ahmadi Arian's novel, "That Mid-December Day," and sits for a conversation with Professor Ahmadi about the process of translation and the craft of fiction.

    Amir Ahmadi Arian is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction in Persian and English. He is an assistant professor of creative writing at Binghamton University.

    Eriss began her career as a professional translator in Iran in 2012. Her research explores how translation shapes the way audiences experience stories across languages and cultures, with a particular focus on audiovisual translation (AVT).

    This is a joint event with the Creative Writing Program and the Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP).

    See below for more information about this project.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erin Riddle or visit https://www.binghamton.edu/english/creative-writing/creative-writing-events.html

  • "Hamlet and Faust: On the Anthropology of Tragedy" Wells Memorial Lecture: Nov. 5

    The Department of German and Russian Studies is delighted to announce that this year’s Larry Wells Memorial Lecture will be delivered by David E. Wellbery '69, a professor from the University of Chicago, who, in addition to being one of the most prominent scholars of Germanic studies in the United States, is also a Binghamton alum!

    The lecture is entitled “Hamlet and Faust: On the Anthropology of Tragedy.” The lecture will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Alumni Lounge, Old O’Conner Hall, Room 162.

    Throughout his adult life, Goethe held to the theory of tragedy expressed in his early essay in praise of Shakespeare. That theory is “anthropological” in the sense that it conceives the tragic process as the expression of a fundamental tension inherent in human experience. The lecture demonstrates how Goethe’s theoretical claim casts light on the dramatic process that unfolds across his Faust-drama. Moreover, since Goethe’s theory was initially developed with a view toward Shakespeare, the lecture also argues that certain structural features of the Faust-drama are adapted from Hamlet.

    David E. Wellbery, who holds the LeRoy T. and Margaret Deffenbaugh Carlson University Professorship in Germanic Studies at the University of Chicago, received his bachelor's degree from Binghamton University and his doctorate from Yale University. Before joining the faculty at Chicago, he taught at Stanford University (1975-89) and Johns Hopkins University (1989-2001). He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Konstanz and has been elected to numerous scholarly societies, including the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the German Academy of Arts and Sciences (Leopoldina). In 2019, he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Goethe Society (Weimar) for his contributions to Goethe scholarship. His book publications include (most recently) "Die schönste Geschichte der Welt. Morphologisch-hermeneutische Studien zu Johann Peter Hebel und Franz Kafka" (Schwabe Verlag, 2026), as well as previous acclaimed studies such as "The Specular Moment: Goethe’s Early Lyric and the Beginnings of Romanticism" (Stanford UP, 1996) and "Lessing’s Laocoon: Semiotics and Aesthetics in the Age of Reason" (Cambridge UP, 1984).

    For More Information:

    Contact Alexander Sorenson

  • “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

Student Activities

Sustainability

  • Sustainability Literacy and Culture Survey 2026

    The Office of Sustainability is seeking input for the 2026 Sustainability Literacy and Culture Survey! Your responses help gauge the campus community's collective knowledge and attitudes towards sustainability. By sharing your perspective, you help shape future campus programming, fulfill reporting requirements, and measure sustainability progress over time!

    To take the survey, search "Sustainability Literacy and Culture Survey 2026" in your Binghamton email, click on your individual Qualtrics link, and answer the questions to the best of your ability!

    For More Information:

    Contact Kira Hawes

  • Volunteers needed for S2 waste audit

    Come join the Office of Sustainability and sort through trash and recycling from Science 2 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. This hands-on opportunity will help evaluate how effectively waste is being sorted and identify opportunities to improve recycling practices throughout the building.

    All personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided, and snacks will be available. Register using the link below. Participating offices can count the audit toward their Green Office Certification!

    For More Information:

    Contact Kira Hawes or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-wsxEf_cEwOfRWQg6LYC508t0qCKvYyWt3dMcDPwmweEnYA/viewform

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