Harpur Edge Events

Harpur Edge Connection Builder is a four-week program to teach Harpur College students what they need to know about building professional connections with alumni to help them get a professional edge! Using Mentor Match, an online platform that connects Binghamton students with alumni volunteers, students will explore career paths and learn how to distinguish themself as they embark on their profession and prepare for a successful future. Students will learn how to create their Mentor Match profile, refine their resume, identify alumni in area(s) of career interest, reach out and connect for informational interviews, mentoring relationships and virtual or in-person shadowing opportunities. Link to application can be found in the meeting link tab and below: https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/edge/professional/connection-builder.html

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How the same money tool can help you retire early… or keep you broke Interest is one of the most powerful forces in money—and it’s already affecting your life, whether you notice it or not. You’ll leave this beginner-friendly workshop knowing: How to leverage compound interest so your money can grow without much effort How to avoid the trap of expensive debt How small decisions now can save (or cost) you tens of thousands later Perfect for students of any major who want to understand money without being bored to death. Learn real-life examples you’ll actually use—and wish you’d learned sooner. If you’ve ever thought “I’ll figure this out later,” this is your sign to figure it out now. My Bio: Brooke Busi is a Certified Financial Educator and founder of Brooke Builds Wealth- a financial literacy company. She spends her time reading finance books, eating Trader Joe’s snacks, and helping beginners turn “What the heck is a Roth IRA?” into “Look at my investment portfolio!”. She doesn’t sell investments or financial products. Instead, she's made money fun and approachable for over 4,000 beginners through workshops, courses, and coaching. Find her on Instagram @brookebuildswealth and say hi, or grab some of her free resources.

R is one of the most popular programming languages for data science. This crash course introduces undergraduate and graduate students to data analytics and visualization techniques using R. We cover simple data structures, data types, and basic functions to interpret, graph, and present data. Participants who score 70% or better on the post-test will earn the skills badge that supports their applications to internship opportunities in a variety of private and public sector organizations. No prior knowledge of R or statistics is required. This event is co-sponsored by the SA VP for Student Success.

Join Bearcat physician alumni couple, Dr. Michelle Bernshteyn ’14 and Dr. Andrew Hammoud ’12, as they share their medical journeys—and how they built a life together in medicine. Their descriptions are below: Dr. Michelle Bernshteyn ’14: Dr. Bernshteyn graduated from Binghamton with a concentration in integrative neuroscience. She earned a medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, where she completed an internal medicine residency and served as Chief for Quality and Patient Safety at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. She then completed a gastroenterology fellowship at Guthrie, where she earned the distinction of "Gastroenterology Fellow of the Year.” Dr. Bernshteyn remained at Guthrie and is currently a gastroenterologist treating patients with a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Andrew Hammoud '12 Dr. Andrew Hammoud graduated from Binghamton University with a concentration in cell and molecular biology. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn and completed his residency in internal medicine at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. Dr. Hammoud is a hospitalist at UHS Wilson Medical Center, specializing in internal medicine and working in conjunction with medical residents, nurses, and physician assistants, providing medical assessments and treatments to patients with a variety of medical conditions.

(1) The instructor will present attendees with short explanations followed by concept-driven exercises to learn advanced python concepts such as classes, modules, as well as game application development concepts. This event is co-sponsored by the SA VP for Student Success. Please be aware that this is a two-day crash course. If you are registering for this one, make sure you also register for the second one.

(2) The instructor will present attendees with short explanations followed by concept-driven exercises to learn advanced python concepts such as classes, modules, as well as game application development concepts. This event is co-sponsored by the SA VP for Student Success. Please be aware that this is a two-day crash course. If you are registering for this one, make sure you also register for the second one.

Join us for Taco Tuesday—a chill, high-energy event with good food, good vibes, and lots of laughs! Enjoy delicious tacos while jumping into No Sabo games that test your Spanglish skills and cultural knowledge. It’s the perfect space to hang out, meet new people, and celebrate culture in a fun, low-stress way. Come hungry, bring your friends, and get ready to play, laugh, and vibe 🌮🎉

Applying to internships or jobs soon? Join this beginner-friendly Framer session to learn how to build a visually engaging portfolio that highlights your strengths and creative work. We’ll walk through the tools and the elements of a successful portfolio so you can confidently present what you’ve created. Bring your laptop and start building.

Students who participate in this high-energy skill-building crash course will be able to: Identify what makes an effective speech. Understand how power is constructed in both speech construction and the environment in which they speak. Think strategically about how information is organized and delivered. Apply theory of effective public speaking by conveying ideas in a credible manner and demonstrating confidence, clarity of voice and word. Snacks provided by the GSO. This event is co-sponsored by the SA VP for Student Success.

Students will engage in Excel skill-building lab exercises using a data set to develop the following skills: Basic Setup and Usage of Excel, Data Manipulation, Formatting, and Analysis, Data Visualization, Macros and Formula Types, VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables and Visual Basic Applications (VBA). They will also learn about how income data demonstrates disparities among gender and racial groups within the United States. Students will complete a pre-test and post-test to assess each of these skills in addition to the interactive lab exercises. Snacks provided by the GSO. This event is co-sponsored by the SA VP for Student Success.

Design your future with Graphic Design Alumni! Join a panel of Binghamton alumni working in graphic design and marketing as they discuss their professional experiences after graduation. Alumni will share insights into their career paths, first roles, and guidance on navigating the creative industry, followed by a student Q&A and networking opportunity.

Join Harpur Edge for an Economics Alumni Panel featuring professionals from Jefferies, EY, Veritas Capital, and iCapital. Students will have an opportunity to hear from professionals in various fields and how they leveraged their skills from their economics degree into the business world!

Join us for a Psychology & Integrative Neuroscience Alumni Panel, where we will hear from alumni and mental health professionals who took different pathways to become successful. They will share their academic, profesisonal, and personal expeirneces with students interested in career in psychology and integrative neuroscience. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and network with the panelists. (Christina Balderrama-Durbin; Professor & Researcher, Julia Flynn; Human Resources Recruiter, Lynn Schaefer; Neuropsychologist)

Are you an environmental change agent? Do you want to work in the vast field of sustainable development? Join Harpur Edge, the Environmental Studies Program, and the Harpur Dean’s Office on April 18th for our fifth annual Environmental Change Agent Networking Panel! This panel style lunch event will showcase alumni in various environmental fields. They will share their experiences, how they got to where they are now, and how future leaders can get started on their journey to change the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with the panelists during the event. RSVP on B-Engaged! All attendees will be treated to a buffet lunch and get a FREE tote bag. More information regarding the panelists to come.