Explore the many paths in the liberal arts and sciences during Harpur Week 2024

Explore the exciting opportunities that await you in Binghamton University’s oldest and largest school during Harpur Week, which runs from Nov. 11 through 15.

Arts, sciences, social sciences and the humanities, along with interdisciplinary programs, fall under the purview of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. Harpur College Week is intended to introduce students to the college’s many opportunities and areas of study, with plenty of fun along the way.

The festivities are open to the entire campus community. Some events may have attendance limits; students should register through B-Engaged. For an official list of events, visit the website.

Prior to Harpur Week

The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies will hold an open house at noon Nov. 8 in the Korean Student Center, Old Champlain Hall Room 101. Meet DAAAS faculty and learn about courses, majors and minors. Refreshments will be served.

The American Ballet Theatre Studio Company will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts. The junior company of American Ballet Theatre is made up of 12 to 18 rising stars of the ballet world between the ages of 17 and 21. ABT Studio Company dancers perform masterworks of the classical and neoclassical canons alongside contemporary works. Tickets for the general public range from $25 to $60, with a 10% discount on premium seats for seniors, veterans and Binghamton University faculty/staff and alumni; student and child tickets cost just $10. For tickets, visit the Anderson Center online or call (607) 777-ARTS.

Multiple day events

From 10 a.m. to noon all week, warm up with Harpur Edge’s free beverage break outside the library entrance. Free coffee, tea, cocoa and cider will be available.

All week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dan Hernandez’s “Warp Zone” will be on exhibit in the Rosefsky Gallery, located in Fine Arts Building Room 258. The exhibition features intricate paintings influenced by 2D video game worlds and pre-Renaissance art forms, including illuminated manuscripts, Indian and Persian miniatures, and Mesoamerican art.

Romance Fest runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13 near the Harpur Quad fountain. Learn about programs, spring courses, events and extracurricular activities in French, Italian and Spanish, and grab a snack.

Win Mentor Match swag. The first 35 students to like the “It’s Harpur College Week…” post on the Mentor Match platform feed between Nov. 10 abd 16 will receive a branded drink tumbler.

Monday, Nov. 11

The Center for Israel Studies will host a roundtable lunch discussion on U.S.-Israel relations after the election at noon in the IASH Room, LN-1106. Students will discuss changes in policy that have followed changes in the presidency, as well as rhetoric used during the presidential and other national campaigns related to U.S. policy toward Israel and the wider Middle East.

The School of the Arts and Fleishman Center will host Tips for the Real World: Part 2 at 4:30 p.m. in University Union Room 133A and on Zoom. Featured speakers include: Associate Professor of Art and Design Colin Lyons, who will discuss art residencies; Associate Professor of Art History Julia Walker, who will discuss the built environment industry; and Cinema Professor Tomonari Nishikawa, who will give tips for submitting your work to film festivals.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Meet the German Studies program at their table on the Spine from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Test your knowledge of all things German, and learn why learning German is more useful than you think.

Learn about the master’s program in economics, including the 4+1 accelerated program, at noon in the IASH Room, LN1106.

Explore global flavors at SnackChat with Anthropology at 2 p.m. in University Union Room 111. Enjoy snacks from around the world at faculty-hosted tables showcasing the regions where they study. On your journey, discover anthropology’s four subfields, learn about our programs and explore course offerings. Kick off your adventure with a free cup of coffee outside the Union, courtesy of the new Anthropology Club. Complete your experience by filling out a BINGO card, for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Majors, Minors, and Munchies! runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall. Discover your path: Join us for an advising event where you will meet faculty and students from the majors and minors across Harpur College.

Enjoy the Harpur College pop-up shop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside the Old Union Hall. This pop-up shop will feature products made by Harpur students, including vintage clothes, jewelry, baked goods, and more.

Skills Lab: Break into Politics, Gain Writing and Research Experience will run from noon to 1:15 p.m. in University Union Room 133A. The event features political science alum Harris Weiss ’16, who has experience as a caseworker, communications director and, most recently, Southern Tier Regional Representative to Governor Kathy Hochul. Learn about writing for an elected official and how to draft policy correspondence. Space is limited; register for this event in Handshake.

Join JUST Lunch III: All Things Yiddish at noon in LN-2413C (Ehrenburg Room) for a conversation about the possibilities and scope of Yiddish pedagogy on campus.

Learn How to Get into Harpur College Research at 2:30 p.m. in UUW-324. A panel of students currently doing research in psychology, biology and neuroscience will share how they got started.

Listen in on a Biology Faculty Research Panel at 4 p.m. in UUW-324. Biology faculty members will do a Q&A with students about their own research, research opportunities and the various paths students can take with a biology degree.

Test your knowledge at History Pub Trivia at 5 p.m. in University Union Room 215; there will be pizza and prizes. Or, head over to the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Game Night at 5:30 p.m. in LN 1402 to meet fellow students who are curious about the ancient Mediterranean world.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Learn about career prospects for history majors at 5 p.m. in CW-321. History majors aren’t limited to teaching; they also become financial planners, government professionals, lawyers, CEOs and more. Meet history alumni and learn about their career paths.

The Binghamton Codes! Program Game Hour runs from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Iroquois Commons building, located across from the CIW Library. Play computer games created by students who have taken HARP 150: Intro to Coding (Python) and HARP 151: Programming in Action.

The 2024 Bonzani Memorial Law Lecture runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the President’s Reception Room at the Anderson Center. A lifelong public defender, Kate Mogulescu ’99 works alongside survivors of intimate partner abuse, commercial sexual exploitation and family violence who have been arrested, prosecuted and punished. She will share her experience organizing as part of the Survivors Justice Project collective and her efforts to push back against the massive interpersonal and systemic harms caused by the criminal legal system in the United States. Register here.

Meet the new curator at the Binghamton University Art Museum and tour student-curated exhibitions at Cookies and Curators, starting at 5 p.m. in the museum’s Lower Galleries, FA 179. Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Joseph Leach and student curators Rachel Pasternack and Autumn Weston will be there to share their experiences and provide insights into the research and development of their exhibitions.

Sit in on a live rehearsal of the Harpur Jazz Ensemble at 6 p.m. in Fine Arts Room 24. Location: FA 24

Friday, Nov. 15

The ninth annual GIS Day runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Old Champlain Atrium. The event features a keynote address from Diana Sinton, senior research fellow at the University Consortium for GIS; a student poster and StoryMap competition; faculty/staff lightning talks and other related GIS research information, as well as pizza and refreshments. The submission deadline for posters, StoryMaps and standalone maps is Nov. 8.

The graduate program in social, political, ethical and legal philosophy (SPEL) will hold a colloquium from 2 to 4 p.m. in UUW-325. Binghamton University lecturer Nicolas Garcia Mills will be the guest speaker.

The Theatre Department presents the Cole Porter musical Anything Goes at 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16 in Watters Theatre. Directed by Tommy Iafrate with music directed by Melissa Yanchak, the fast-paced musical features two unlikely couples on a cruise and the shenanigans that follow.