Harpur Calendar of Events

Receive up to $4,000 to design and conduct your own community service project any where in the world over the summer break!


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Are you interested in a career in medicine? “A Day in the Life” physician lecture series, gives students the opportunity to hear from alumni representing a vast array of profession specialties. Dr. Mary Korytkowski, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an Endocrinologist and an expert in the management of diabetes and the research of new hypoglycemic agents. She has been listed as the Best Diabetes Doctor in Pittsburgh for the last 25 years, an Exceptional Women in Medicine and one of the Top 5 Endocrinologists in the Northeast by Men’s Health Magazine. She teaches at the Medical School and is also on the Admissions Committee. She earned her MD from the University of North Carolina and completed her residency in internal medicine at Bayview Medical Center and her fellowship in Endocrinology at John Hopkins and Mount Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. RSVP by Feb 27 http://bit.ly/korytkowski

What Will This Workshop Cover?
Python is not just one of the most versatile programming languages out there -- it can be used in everything from web design to data analysis to artificial intelligence -- but also one of the easiest to learn. This workshop will help beginners familiarize themselves with the basic building blocks of Python. During our session, we will cover:
Using basic control flow, data types, simple data structures, and functionsDeveloping code using the IDLE environmentWriting simple Graphical programsIf time permits: Working with files and network programming, including making API callsIf you've never tried coding before, or if you're looking for an introduction to Python, then this workshop is for you!

Who Is This Workshop For? 
This workshop is primarily for Harpur students with little or no programming experience. (Note: This workshop is NOT open to Watson, Decker, SOM, CCPA, or Decker students.)

Who Is Leading This Workshop?
Steven Moore is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Binghamton University. He has worked as a software engineer for Lockheed Martin and web developer for BU's Marketing and Communications Office. He currently teaches courses on the C++ programming language, data structures, digital logic, and other topics. 


You must commit to attending both sessions. 
RSVP Required for both sessions on B-Engaged
Session 1: here
Session 2: here

Negotiation is an essential skill for many professions. This practical, interactive workshop led by alumni who are experts in the field will improve students’ ability to negotiate effectively by sharpening existing skills and deepening their knowledge of fundamental principles of negotiations. Through exercises, role playing and discussion, students will be introduced to preparing for and conducting negotiations to maximize the potential for making favorable agreements.

RSVP by Feb 27: bit.ly/negotiate2020
Questions contact: ljoggerst@binghamton.edu.

Sponsored by Harpur Law Council of Binghamton University, Harpur College Dean’s Office, Pre-law Advising Office, Harpur Edge.

Professor Matt Johnson will deliver the 2019-20 Dean's Distinguished Lecture, "Predicting Marital Discord & Divorce." This lecture is open to the public and will be followed by a reception. Click here for more details.

The Liberal Arts to Careers Externship (LACE) program matches Harpur undergraduates with alumni for a short job shadowing experience over summer break.   Application materials are due by end of day today.  For more information: https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/edge/lace/student/

The Harpur Graduate Student Professional Development Series is aimed at empowering Harpur College graduate students to augment their professionalism in preparation for post-graduation employment. Sessions will focus on preparing students to navigate the job search process for positions in diverse industries, the nonprofit sector, as well as within academia.  For more information:  https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/graduate/professional-development.html  

First 8 students to RSVP will be invited to join Dean of Harpur College Arts & Sciences, Elizabeth Chilton, for an informal lunch in the Chenango Room. RSVP required. Sign up here.

Join us for a lunch and learn with Managing Director, Equity Research at Cantor Fitzgerald, Stephen Halper '87. 

RSVP required here

The Dr. Ellyn Uram Kaschak Summer Research Grant of up to $1500 is awarded to one Harpur College undergraduate student conducting research in the field of social justice for women and girls during the summer.  
Application materials are due by end of day today.  Click link above for more information and link to application.  

The Harpur Graduate Student Professional Development Series is aimed at empowering Harpur College graduate students to augment their professionalism in preparation for post-graduation employment. Sessions will focus on preparing students to navigate the job search process for positions in diverse industries, the nonprofit sector, as well as within academia. For more information: https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/graduate/professional-development.html

English Professor Al Vos, will join us for pizza and conversation. First 10 students to RSVP will be invited.  

RSVP here.

The Harpur Graduate Student Professional Development Series is aimed at empowering Harpur College graduate students to augment their professionalism in preparation for post-graduation employment. Sessions will focus on preparing students to navigate the job search process for positions in diverse industries, the nonprofit sector, as well as within academia.  For more information: https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/graduate/professional-development.html  

"Plagues, Ancient and Modern: The Romans and Their Diseases in Historical Perspective"
Presented by: Kyle Harper, Senior Vice President and Provost, University of Oklahoma

4 p.m. Monday, March 30
University Art Museum, Main Gallery, Fine Arts Building
(Reception to follow)

The coronavirus pandemic of 2019-20 has alarmed the global community and reminded us all of the constant risks of new infectious diseases. This lecture will explore what we know about the infectious diseases of the ancient Romans, and how science and history can work together to deepen our understanding of past civilizations and the present and future of human health.

Kyle Harper is a historian of the classical world and the Senior Vice President and Provost at his alma mater, the University of Oklahoma. He graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Letters from OU and then received his Ph.D. in History from Harvard University in 2007. Dr. Harper’s latest book, The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire, appeared from Princeton University Press in the Fall of 2017. The book argues that climate change and pandemic disease were integral to the fall of the Roman Empire.

RSVP deadline: Contact Tracey Greene at tgreene@binghamton.edu by March 23

Sponsored by Mario and Antoinette Romano Endowment, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, History Department and Binghamton University Art Museum.

The Harpur Graduate Student Professional Development Series is aimed at empowering Harpur College graduate students to augment their professionalism in preparation for post-graduation employment. Sessions will focus on preparing students to navigate the job search process for positions in diverse industries, the nonprofit sector, as well as within academia.  For more information: https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/graduate/professional-development.html  

Open to all Harpur faculty, recommended for those who are preparing dossiers for an upcoming personnel action.

Join Harpur colleagues to celebrate 2019-20 faculty achievements!