CCE Stories and News

Honoring the Onondaga Nation and the Three Sisters: University to plant garden space on May 4

Binghamton University, in partnership with the Onondaga Nation, is creating its own Three Sisters Garden that will honor the Indigenous peoples who call this land their ancestral home.

Building better together: Partnerships with GiGi’s Playhouse empower students and individuals with disabilities

Students and faculty across campus have created relationships with GiGi's Playhouse of the Southern Tier, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center in Vestal.

Nella comunità: Collaboration links Italian class, UE schools

Students in instructor Rachel Samiani's Intermediate Italian class give a presentation at Union-Endicott High School.

Eliana Epstein ‘18, MS ‘20, strengthens local food systems

Eliana Epstein '18, MS '20, continues to put her love of all things sustainable to use in the Binghamton community.

Binghamton senior discovers a passion for conservation through community engagement

Eric Fung has spent his time at Binghamton taking classes about ecosystems and working with various organizations fighting the spread of invasive species in upstate New York.

Keeping the oath: Vindman discusses public service, ethics with civic engagement class

Alumnus Alexander Vindman '98, a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel who was the Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council (NSC) until he was reassigned on February 7, 2020 spoke to David Campbell's PAFF 225/PPL 280B Foundations of Civic Engagement class.

Binghamton University students give over $14,000 to local nonprofits

Binghamton University philanthropy students have announced the recipients of over $14,000 in grant awards for 2021.

Environmental class helps protect local parks from invasive species

Students in George Meindl's ENVI 324: Urban Ecology class work with the Broome County Parks Department to help map the presence of invasive species such as the emerald ash borer and hemlock woolly adelgid in local parks.

Faculty fellow creates community-engaged environmental courses

Sara Velardi, a lecturer in the Environmental Studies Program, developed two memorable classes — ENVI 382E: Ecology of the Northeast and ENVI 382B: Sweet Harvests: Bees and Maples, while participating in the Center for Civic Engagement’s Community-engaged Teaching Fellows Program.

Special education class works with Ross Park Zoo to increase accessibility

Students in the Introduction to Special Education 411 class have been working with the Ross Park Zoo to make it more accessible and inclusive.

Master of Social Work student helps seniors get vaccinated

Alexandra Birner, a first-year student in the Master of Social Work program, is working with seniors in Upstate New York, helping them get vaccinated.

Learning to fail through making and tinkering

Amber Simpson, an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership, teaches her students and local youth that failure isn't always a bad thing.

Community Engagement class immigration stories

Students in Lisa Yun’s Community Engagement class shared family immigration stories in online formats to help people understand and empathize with each other’s struggles.

Once upon a parasite

Jessica Hua, assistant professor of biological sciences, shares her research on the interplay of toxicology, ecology and evolution with local third graders.

Asthma-based research

Under Assistant Professor Judith Quaranta '79, MS '98, PhD '13, undergraduate nursing students use community-based research to find effective strategies for helping children manage their asthma.

Nursing student wins chancellor’s and president’s excellence awards

Maeve Kelly won the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence and the University’s President’s Award for Undergraduate Student Excellence due to her extraordinary in her dedication to service and engagement with the community.

University, community help develop student LEADers

Ethan Shulman and Allison Underhill are two of the students who have thrived in the Leaders in Engagement, Advocacy and Democracy (LEAD) program.

2020–21 Excellence in Community Engagement awards

The CCE is thrilled to announce the winners of the individual and student group 2020–21 Community Engagement Excellence awards.

Student organizations collaborate with community center to create personal hygiene pantry

The Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and the Binghamton InterVarsity Christian Fellowship donated supplies for a hygiene pantry at the North of Main Community Center.

A Renaissance north of Main in Binghamton

Faculty and student volunteers work with residents to support the rejuvenation of a Binghamton neighborhood.

School internship provides hands-on teaching experience

Caitlin Migliore completed an internship as a classroom assistant during the pandemic, working with students remotely and solidifying her desire to become a teacher.

ELP projects provide stress relief during COVID-19

Several Emerging Leaders Program service projects were particularly innovative this year, as students worked around public health guidelines set in place due to the pandemic.

Hinman PSLC maintains relationship with NoMa community

Members of the Public Service Learning Community in Hinman College work with the North of Main (MoMa) community to empower residents through a long-term relationship.

MSW students help remote-learning students in Windsor schools

Students at Binghamton University haven’t let a pandemic stop them from working with the surrounding community.

Youth Initiative interns remain connected to students virtually

Despite the pandemic closing schools, Binghamton University juniors Alyssa Mastrantonio and Rhianna Triolo continue to be active CCE Youth Initiative interns at St. James Elementary School in Johnson City through virtual learning.

Max Kurant — LEAD volunteer

Freshman Max Kurant helped implement a text messaging platform to inform community members of events and programming in the North or Main neighborhood of Binghamton through the CCE's new LEAD program.

Students respond to COVID-19 food insecurity

Three Binghamton University graduate students are working with local agencies to address increased food insecurity due to the coronavirus.

B-IMPACT summer internship

Through her B-IMPACT summer internship placement at the Crime Victims Assistance Center, sophomore Mary Liberty learned professional skills while helping others.

On-site resources developed at Binghamton elementary school

Graduate student Rose Olsen created a community closet and food pantry located at the Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, after working with school administration to determine their goals in supporting students

 

Binghamton University Honored as 2020 America East Conference Voting Challenge Winner

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, alongside the America East Conference, has awarded Binghamton University the 2020 Highest Voter Registration Rate Award in the America East Votes Challenge.

Student advocates for continued support of EOP

First-year student Anta Tall spoke at this year’s EOP Advocacy Day.

Binghamton University designated Voter Friendly Campus

Binghamton University is one of over 231 campuses in 37 states and the District of Columbia designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus.”

Strengthening community through service and bipartisan bridge-building

Alex Leopold is president of the community service a cappella group on campus and founder of a BridgeUSA@Bing, which connects the political left and right on campuses through civil and moderated discussion.

Students step up to work the polls during the pandemic

Dozens of Binghamton University students in the Foundations of Civic Engagement class taught by Associate Professor of Public Administration David Campbell have signed up to work at polling places for the 2020 presidential election.

On-campus polling center relocated to Events Center

Amidst the many other changes on campus during fall 202, the on-campus polling place moved to the Events Center to allow more space for social distancing on Election Day.

Binghamton University designated Elite Leader Campus by AGF

Binghamton was recognized by the Andrew Goodman Foundation as one of just five Leader Campuses within their national, nonpartisan Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere Network, which includes over 70 college campuses across the United States.

Engaging students in the 2020 Census

Students and staff in the CCE have been working hard to "Get out the Count" among college students in Binghamton.

 

CCE in the news

May 5, 2022 — Binghamton elementary students meet their pen pals at BU — Spectrum News 1

May 4, 2022 — Windsor Elementary Students Meet their Pen Pals from Binghamton University — Fox 40

May 4, 2022 — Windsor 3rd Graders Become College Students for a Day — WBNG

May 4, 2022 — Binghamton University Plants Garden to Honor Onondaga Nation and Three Sisters — WBNG

March 31, 2022 — Student Association calls for on-campus early voting site — Pipe Dream

March 30, 2022 — BU women’s basketball team reads to students — NewsChannel 34

March 30, 2022 — BU Women's Basketball Players Read to Port Dickinson Students — Fox 40

March 18, 2021 — Roundtable debate discusses UPD and First Amendment rights — Pipe Dream

Feb. 8, 2021 — Bearcats Talk Perseverance with Chenango Bridge Students — Fox 40

Jan. 21, 2021 — Binghamton University Students Learn And Intern Virtually — Fox 40

Dec. 29, 2020 — CCE partners with two newly formed working groups committed to racial justice research and advocacy — BingUNews

Nov. 13, 2020 — Binghamton University a top performer in 2020 Sustainable Campus Index — BingUNews

Nov. 12, 2020 — Center for Civic Engagement publishes post-election dialogue guidelines — Pipe Dream

Oct. 22, 2020 — Center for Civic Engagement encourages early voting to avoid crowds, expands voter engagement services — Pipe Dream

Oct. 12, 2020 — Binghamton University’s on-campus polling place relocated — NewsChannel 34

Sept. 23, 2020 — Students, election commissioners speak out on National Voter Registration Day — WBNG

Sept. 17, 2020 — Students encouraged to register to vote — Pipe Dream

Sept. 3, 2020 — Off-campus students encouraged to respond to 2020 Census — Pipe Dream

May 26, 2020 — Binghamton University designated Elite Leader Campus by Goodman Foundation — NewsChannel 34

May 12, 2020 — NY-22 candidates in the GOP primary invited to television/radio debate — WSKG

March 19, 2020 — Student response to 2020 census and primary elections may be affected by COVID-19, CCE says — Pipe Dream

March 12, 2020 — Two new Provost Awards for Faculty Excellence — BingU News

March 9, 2020 — 2020 Census projects low student response — Pipe Dream

Oct. 10, 2019 — Binghamton University hosts community fair — NewsChannel 34

Sept. 19, 2019 — Center for Civic Engagement, student organizations table for Constitution Day — Pipe Dream

Aug. 27, 2019 — Binghamton University named NASPA Lead Initiative Institution for seventh consecutive year

March 5, 2019 — Binghamton University designated a Voter Friendly Campus — BingUNews

Feb. 5, 2019 — Binghamton University recognized as national leader in student voter engagement — BingU News

March 3, 2018 — How College Campuses Are Trying to Tap Students' Voting Power — New York Times

Jan. 24, 2018 — Binghamton University Center for Civic Engagement recognized in the 2016 Voter Friendly Campus Report released by the Campus Vote Project and NASPA for reducing barriers to student voting by hosting an off-campus voter assistance table outside the on-campus polling place during the 2016 presidential election. (Page 19)