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Administrative

  • ßŮßÇÂţ»­'s principles of community

    Dear campus community,

    We want to inform and remind you of two core principles that serve as essential elements of our community.

    We are a campus community representative of a rich, diverse and vibrant group of people, brought together from all corners of the globe to live, work and study together. Our vast and varied experiences allow us a tremendous opportunity to learn from others who are different, formulate enhanced research outcomes, express ideas and work together toward the common goals of providing a transformational, world-class education to students and a rewarding career for employees.

    We must do so with civility and mutual respect at the forefront.

    Every member of the campus community has a unique perspective on their place in the world and must be allowed the space and the freedom to do so safely and respectfully. Our community thrives when we treat and respond to one another’s ideas with civility.

    This community, however, will not tolerate racism, hatred or bigotry. We will not tolerate attacks or incitement to violence of any kind on individuals or groups. This includes Islamophobia, antisemitism and threats or insults directed at individuals or groups based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability status, political affiliation or other traits.

    Anyone who has experienced or witnessed an act of hate, bias or discrimination may submit a bias incident report. The University takes all incident reports seriously and investigates them thoroughly. The University Counseling Center (UCC), the Dean of Students Office, the University Ombudsman and the CARE Team can also offer support. Anyone who needs immediate assistance can contact University Police at (607) 777-2222.

    We have a community that is strong because of its diverse perspectives and experiences. We are at our best when we foster a respectful, inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment and when all our voices are fully supported.

    Sincerely,

    Donald Hall
    Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

    Karen Jones
    Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline

Arts and Entertainment

  • Eleventh Hour Literary seeking submissions

    Eleventh Hour Literary, a biannual journal funded by the President's Office and sponsored by the Professional Staff Senate, is currently seeking submissions for poetry and prose. Unlike many journals, work from anyone will be accepted, but only pieces that have gone through rejections and been subsequently revised will be featured. The journal’s editorial mission is to create a community of writers who uplift each other in their perseverance.

    In this cycle, Eleventh Hour Literary is also seeking student submissions of visual art, which could be featured on the cover and receive a prize of $50, thanks to ßŮßÇÂţ»­'s School of the Arts!

    Submit a piece today at the link below!

    For More Information:

    Contact Eleventh Hour Literary or visit

  • Danielle Ryle book launch and reading Thursday

    Join poet Danielle Ryle, full-time lecturer in the Writing Initiative, as she launches her recently published poetry collection, "Philomel, Whose Reputation Precedes Her", at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Old O’Connor Alumni Lounge. A book sale and signing will take place after the reading.

    For More Information:

    Contact Danielle Ryle

  • Salome Lomidze, violin, graduate recital Friday

    Join Salome Lomidze, violin, for an evening recital of astounding music. Come hear works by Paganini, Mozart, Wieniawski and Bach at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in Casadesus Recital Hall. This non-thesis recital is free and open to the public.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /music/events.html

  • "In the American Grain: Exploring America through Art, 1919–1946" — on view through Dec. 6

    Visit the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Art Museum this semester to view the fall 2025 exhibition, "In the American Grain: Exploring America through Art, 1919–1946". The exhibition will run through Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

    The two-and-a-half decades between 1919 and 1946 witnessed the development of an American art that sought to capture a country in the midst of transformation. Through celebration and crisis, artists held up a mirror to their fellow citizens, showing their lives, their landscapes and their dreams. "In the American Grain" tells this story through artworks addressing a range of themes, drawn from the rich holdings of the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Art Museum and Libraries, the Roberson Museum and Science Center and the Art Bridges Collection. In particular, the exhibition acknowledges the generosity of Gil and Deborah Williams, whose donations to the Art Museum are extensively featured. Together, they reveal how history shaped art during these years, and how artists themselves responded to history in the making. This exhibition is curated by Tom McDonough, professor of art history.

    Support for this project is provided by Art Bridges.

    Also visit the Museum’s Lower Galleries featuring three exhibitions curated by students: "Superposition: Examining Boundaries in East Asian Religious Art", curated by Kate Langsdorf ’25; "The Visual Language of Grief", curated by Molly Rudden ’25; and "Destabilizing “the Brain”: Imagining ßŮßÇÂţ»­", curated by Bassie Chin ’26.

    For details on upcoming programming, see the “Events” page and social media at the link below. All events are free and open to the public.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jess Petrylak or visit /art-museum/

Career Development

  • "Networking with LinkedIn: Medium, Method and Mystique" workshop Wednesday

    Networking doesn’t have to feel intimidating! In this interactive LinkedIn workshop, you’ll learn how to build connections, make the most of LinkedIn and approach conversations that can open doors to future opportunities. You’ll walk away with practical tips for introducing yourself, asking the right questions and finding mentors or contacts in your field.

    This workshop is led by Mark Savage, who brings over 35 years of career services experience at Johns Hopkins University and Cornell University. Join the event from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Engineering Building G-22, second floor.

    Students of any major or level are welcome! Free popcorn will be provided; click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberly Eiche or visit

  • Earn Your MPA or MS in Sustainable Communities

    If you're an undergraduate considering your next steps after graduation, CCPA has a degree program for you! Not only can you earn an advanced degree right here at ßŮßÇÂţ»­, but you'll be earning a graduate degree that makes a difference in your community and beyond.

    The Department of Public Administration offers two unique, affordable and flexible programs:
    - Master of Public Administration (MPA)
    - Master of Science (MS) in Sustainable Communities

    Earn your degree your way:
    - With a one-year MPA, enter the workforce or continue your education faster
    - Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years with 4+1 programs, and save time and money
    - Pursue your master’s degree on your own terms, with flexible part-time and full-time options
    - Complete two master’s degrees in three years, and stand out to employers and academic institutions with dual/double degrees
    – Either add on or complete a stand-alone certificate, refining your skills and knowledge in a specific area of the public sector

    CCPA's innovative degree programs can help you become a leader in the public, non-profit, local government, law or private sectors.

    Reach out at the link below if you are interested.

    For More Information:

    Contact Melissa Sweet or visit /public-administration-and-policy/academic-programs/

Construction

  • Grace Hall construction update

    The contractor for the Grace Hall project began mobilization Monday, Sept. 29. The contractors will bring in heavy equipment and start fencing the area. Initial construction activity began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and includes earthwork, tree removal, stump grinding and site grading. This initial round of work is expected to last approximately two weeks and will take place during business hours.

    This work will be fairly loud, particularly in rooms closer to the site. Residents of Mountainview and CIW who need guidance in finding quieter areas to work during this initial phase of construction should reach out to their respective residential life area offices for support. Safety of the campus community in the area of the project site is paramount. Do not travel into fenced areas, even when construction activities are not prominent. Large construction vehicles will be very active. It is vital that everyone follow detour signage at the site and under no circumstances travel into areas of active construction. The work area will be fenced with permanent fencing for the duration of the project.

    Grace Hall in Mountainview College will be a 362-bed residence hall that will feature a suite-style design — in alignment with the collegiate structure of its partner buildings — and will share living space, private bedrooms, and include community areas and other amenities. New landscaping, including tree plantings and outside gathering spaces, are part of the project, which is scheduled for completion for the fall 2027 semester.

    More information and renderings can be found here and on the Facilities Management construction news page. For residential matters/concerns, contact your respective residential life area office. For construction-specific questions/concerns, contact Jennifer Bourassa at 607-777-5047or jbourassa@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Bourassa

General

  • National Dessert Day at all dining halls today

    Treat yourself on National Dessert Day with fall desserts from 5-8 p.m. today, Oct. 14, at all dining halls.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emilea Clark

  • MUS181A: "Taylor Swift and the 21st Century Music Industry"

    ßŮßÇÂţ»­â€™s Department of Music is now offering MUS 181A: "Taylor Swift and the 21st Century Music Industry", a two-credit half-semester course running from Oct. 14-Dec. 5. This class examines Taylor Swift’s role in shaping the contemporary music industry and is open for registration on BU Brain. Two sections are available: Section 1 (CRN 36632) meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:45-10:45 a.m., and Section 2 (CRN 36633) meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

    For more information, students are encouraged to contact Phoebe Hughes at phughes@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners

  • Pink Ribbon Campaign at University Union Tillman Lobby

    The University Police at ßŮßÇÂţ»­ will be tabling from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the University Union Tillman Lobby. With a donation of 5 dollars or more, individuals may choose either a pink ribbon pin or a breast cancer awareness bracelet. All proceeds will benefit the ENCOREplus program through the YWCA of ßŮßÇÂţ»­, which helps support local women with breast cancer screening.

    Pins and bracelets are also 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

  • LACAS fall 2025 annual open house Wednesday

    Join the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program and over a dozen student organizations at LACAS’s open house from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in UU 111.

    Programming will feature this year’s Pillar of the Community awardee, Marisol Marcin; a reading by multilingual, feminist boricua poet María Arroyo Cruzado; raffle prize drawings and much more!

    Tabling begins at 2 p.m.; programming begins at 2:40 p.m. Caribbean food and drinks will be provided. Registration is recommended, but not required, at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Liyang or visit

  • University Tutorial Services (UTS) is here to help

    Need a study edge this semester? University Tutorial Services (UTS) at ßŮßÇÂţ»­ is here to help!

    Get free small group tutoring from peer tutors in over 100 courses, from Chemistry to Spanish and everything in between. UTS is committed to helping you learn together and succeed.

    Making an appointment is easy! Visit the UTS website below for step-by-step directions. You can also find the administrative offices in the College-in-the-Woods (CIW) Library next to the CIW dining hall, where staff can help you get signed up.

    For More Information:

    Contact University Tutorial Services or visit www.binghamton.edu/tutoring

  • Enzo’s Pizza Pop-Up @ APP NOWL: Oct. 15-16

    Stop by APP NOWL from 9 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 15, or Thursday, Oct. 16, for pizza from Enzo’s Pizza Co., a local pizza shop based in Johnson City! Satisfy your late-night cravings with pizza by the slice or their specialty pinwheels: chicken bacon ranch, pepperoni and hot honey or buffalo chicken! Don’t miss out on this back-to-back pop-up!

    For More Information:

    Contact Emilea Clark

  • OUTober Special Collections open house Thursday

    The Libraries' Special Collections, in collaboration with the Q-Center, is hosting an OUTober Special Collections Open House from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Special Collections, Bartle Library, LN2320.

    This open house in celebration of OUTober will provide students with an opportunity to encounter queer history materials, talk to Special Collections staff about queer history and archives, and gain a deeper understanding of queer history.

    For more information, learn more on B-Engaged at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lark Wilson or visit

  • Everything sausage avocado toast at Breakfast and Beyond Friday

    Stop by Breakfast and Beyond from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 17, to try whole-grain toast topped with avocado spread, house-made pork sausage, toasted fennel, pickled red onion and everything seasoning.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emilea Clark

  • B-Healthy Well-being Grants applications are open

    The B-Healthy: Healthy Campus Initiative at ßŮßÇÂţ»­ is offering Well-being Grants to support health and wellness focused programs on campus. These grants (up to $1,000 per proposal) are open to students, faculty, staff, departments, recognized clubs and collaborative groups aiming to enhance the health and well-being of our community.

    Key details:
    - Applications are accepted on a rolling monthly deadline (by 11:59 p.m. on the first day of each month, September through April).
    - Proposals must be submitted at least four weeks in advance of the planned event or initiative.
    - Funds are reimbursed after the activity, upon completion of a project evaluation and financial report.

    To apply, review the grant’s criteria, policies and evaluation requirements, visit the B-Healthy website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit /bhealthy/programs-and-services/grant.html

  • Take the Dining Survey — tell BUDS what you think

    Take a quick survey about your campus dining experience between Oct. 6-19. BUDS will donate $1 to the on-campus Food Pantry for every survey submitted at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emilea Clark or visit

  • #BingCollects “Food and Drink: Out on the Town” pop-up exhibition: Oct. 22

    Join the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Art Museum and the University Libraries' Special Collections in a collaborative pop-up exhibition project from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Hinman Dining Commons.

    This project aims to raise awareness of both collections’ rich and varied holdings that are available to explore for research and creative endeavors. The pop-ups are held in different locations on campus throughout the year and feature objects on a common theme and sub-theme. The theme during the 2025-26 academic year is “Food and Drink” and October’s sub-theme is “Out on the Town.”

    For more information, contact Blythe Roveland-Brenton at brovelan@binghamton.edu or visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Blythe Roveland-Brenton or visit libnews.binghamton.edu/specialcollections/2025/10/01/bingcollects-food-drink-a-binghamton-university-art-museum-and-libraries-special-collections-pop-up-project/

  • Reusable bag donations needed for Food Pantry

    The Food Pantry is in need of reusable shopping bags to fulfill weekly orders. If you have bags leftover from an event, are looking to clean out a storage closet or even if you have a personal collection of reusable bags that you would be willing to donate, let the Food Pantry know by emailing bpantry@binghamton.edu. The Food Pantry staff will make arrangements to pick up any donations.

    For More Information:

    Contact Food Pantry or visit /services/auxiliary/pantry/

  • Shake Smart Shake of the Month

    Treat yourself to Shake Smart’s limited-time Pumpkin Spice Shake, available throughout October! This creamy shake is blended with smooth vanilla protein, pumpkin and a hint of cinnamon — the perfect sip of the season!

    For More Information:

    Contact Emilea Clark

  • Latte of the Month at Library Tower Cafe

    Sip into fall with the Pumpkin Pie latte, available throughout October at the Library Tower Café! This latte blends rich espresso with your choice of milk and cozy fall flavors. The Library Tower Café! is open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emilea Clark

  • Pink Ribbon Campaign in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    The University Police at ßŮßÇÂţ»­ 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 ßŮßÇÂţ»­, 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.

    For More Information:

    Contact Anjelica Rowe or visit

  • OCCT and BC Transit early morning service

    OCCT and BC Transit both offer early morning service with additional service added to accommodate early class times. All early bus routes and drop off times are listed on the TAPS website at the link below. Full OCCT and BC transit schedules can also be found at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit /services/transportation-and-parking/news/

  • Satellite parking services now at Welcome Center

    For your convenience, a satellite parking office is available in the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center now sells temporary day passes, contractor permits and carpool permits between 8:30-11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. After 11:30 a.m., visit the main Parking Services office or visit the TAPS parking portal for parking transactions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Parking Services or visit

  • Parking availability information on TAPS website

    Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) closely monitors parking lot availability. TAPS surveys and counts unoccupied parking spaces every two hours, Monday through Friday. With this data, TAPS updates a parking availability table on the TAPS website at the link below. The table shows which parking lots have available space during peak times on campus and the average number of open spaces in a lot during a timeframe.

    Parking on campus is busiest during peak class times, between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There is always available space, but it is not always conveniently located near a destination. If you are having trouble finding a spot, visit the TAPS website at the link below. The campus shuttle stops near remote parking lots to transport you closer to your specific destination.

    The University also offers convenient alternative transportation options. OCCT, BC Transit and carpooling with 511NY Rideshare make it easy to get around campus and the community. For more information on alternative transportation options, visit the TAPS website at:

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit /services/transportation-and-parking/parking/parking-availability/

  • Global Taco food truck now open

    The Global Taco food truck is now open for business! Stop by from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for your taco fix!

    For More Information:

    Contact Emilea Clark

  • BUC$ program to be discontinued

    BUC$, the optional student amenity that allows prepaid funds to be added to a student ID card to pay for certain University services, will be discontinued. This decision was made after a thorough review of campus needs and available technologies. The change allows a transition to more modern, flexible and widely used payment options across campus.

    As of Aug. 4, 2025, adding funds to a BUC$ account on a student ID card will no longer be available. Any residual BUC$ balances will remain available for use through May 29, 2026. Dining Services and the University Bookstore will continue to accept BUC$ during this time. Students may also convert BUC$ balances to dining dollars or request a refund by emailing ßŮßÇÂţ»­MealPlanOffice.USA@sodexo.com or visiting the Meal Plan office in UU-B02. Students are encouraged to spend BUC$ balances this academic year. Changes to student printing quotas have been made.

    For more details, visit the BUC$ website below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Auxiliary Services or visit /services/auxiliary/dining/bucs/

  • Plan an event for International Education Week: Nov 17-21

    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. 17-21. IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

    Other ßŮßÇÂţ»­ offices are invited 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 the Google Form below.

    Questions and concerns can be addressed to ISSS Programming Coordinator, Annie Smith, at dsmith66@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Annie Smith or visit

  • Healthy Campus check-in — complete the survey and enter to win an Apple Watch!

    A healthy campus means 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 and be entered to win an Apple Watch!

    The goal of B-Healthy is to create an environment that supports healthy living and improves the well-being of our community. Click the link below to take the survey.

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit

  • Fall semester Food Pantry pick-up hours

    ßŮßÇÂţ»­ provides a Food Pantry that is a temporary, judgment-free place for students facing hard times, such as running short of money for the month or other emergency situations.

    Pick up hours for the fall semester can be found at the link below. Food Pantry locations and the online ordering form can also be found at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Food Pantry or visit /services/pantry/index.html

  • Grubhub is BUDS' new mobile ordering app

    Skip the line and order ahead on the Grubhub mobile ordering app!

    It’s easy: download the app and link your meal plan to begin ordering online at the MarketPlace, Garbanzo, Hungry Bearcat, Library Tower Café and John Arthur Café presents: Einstein Bros. Bagels.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lori Benson or visit

  • Find help with the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Support Network

    Overwhelmed and don’t know where to look for help? The ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Support Network (BSN) is designed to help you find resources on- and off-campus based on various concerns. Browse and select the categories on the website to locate the next steps and information. This is a private, anonymous tool for all students, with 117 categories ranging from personal to academic concerns.

    For More Information:

    Contact Division of Student Affairs or visit

Health and Wellness

  • Decker Student Health Services Center offering free flu clinics for students

    The Decker Student Health Services Center (DSHSC) is hosting free flu clinics for ßŮßÇÂţ»­ students from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 25, Sept. 26, Oct. 14 and Oct. 17.

    To schedule your appointment, go to the patient portal at the link below and select:
    - "Influenza vaccine clinic"
    - "Influenza vaccine appointment — IN-PERSON"
    - "All providers"
    - Once those choices have been selected, click submit. Select one of the dates listed above and choose your preferred appointment time.

    For More Information:

    Contact Chris Downey or visit

  • Weekly wellness tip

    Explore the nine dimensions of wellness and tune in each week for a wellness tip from B-Healthy.

    TIP: Snack with a purpose
    Instead of chips or candy, try snacks with protein and fiber. Snacks like apple slices with peanut butter, hummus and veggies or trail mix keep you fuller and energized longer. Discover all the locations on campus where you can find healthy snacks and meals at the link below.

    Stay connected:
    - Follow B-Healthy on Instagram: @bhealthybingu or on TikTok: @healthpeers. Find wellness events and activities on B-Engaged. Learn more about the dimensions of wellness on the B-Healthy website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit

  • Social skills group for autistic and neurodivergent students

    Learn the skills that build friendships and community this fall with the PANDA Project in coordination with DSS. In a safe, non-judgmental and accepting environment of like-minded peers, the group will spend 8-10 weeks covering a range of social skill topics such as entering and exiting conversations, where to meet potential friends and planning get-togethers. In addition, the group will learn about and practice a range of mindfulness techniques that can be used for emotional regulation, to reduce stress related to socializing and more.

    If you are interested, click on the link below to fill out an interest form.

    For More Information:

    Contact Greg Smith or visit

Recreation

Research

  • Undergraduate Conference Presentation Fund

    Will one or more of your students be presenting their research at a professional conference or meeting? If so, support is available from the ESURC office to help undergraduate students subsidize the cost of participating in professional meetings or conferences. This support could help alleviate registration costs (both virtual and in-person), travel expenses, lodging and food. A faculty endorsement is required.

    Learn more and encourage your students to apply using the form on our webpage at the link below by Wednesday, Oct. 15.

    For More Information:

    Contact Caroline Antalek or visit /student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/funding-and-awards/conference.html

  • "An Examination of ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Students’ Nutritional Awareness and Health Status" survey

    Participate in the FRI survey “An Examination of ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Students’ Nutritional Awareness and Health Status” by filling out an about 10-15-minute anonymous survey with questions about your perceptions of foods, objective health outcomes in relation to ultra-processed foods and food safety.

    You are eligible if you are 18 years of age or older and are currently a student at ßŮßÇÂţ»­.

    No identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept anonymous. This study has been approved by the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Institutional Review Board.

    Access the link below to review the Informed Consent, which will provide further details on the research and your rights as a participant. If you agree to the Informed Consent, you will move on to the rest of the survey. By accessing the survey, you are consenting to the research.

    For more information, contact Shane McCarty, FRI Public Health PI, at smccarty1@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Shane McCarty or visit

  • "Assessment of Safety Perceptions and Approaches to Violence Intervention" survey

    Participate in the FRI survey “Assessment of Safety Perceptions and Approaches to Violence Intervention” by filling out a 10-15-minute anonymous survey with questions about violence and safety perceptions, violence intervention and safety beliefs.

    You are eligible if you are 18 years of age or older.

    No identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept anonymous. This study has been approved by the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Institutional Review Board. There is no compensation for participation. Access the link below to 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, FRI Public Health PI, at smccarty1@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Shane McCarty or visit

  • "Politically Polarizing Social Media Content and Mental Health" survey

    Participate in the FRI survey “Politically Polarizing Social Media Content and Mental Health” by filling out an about 15-minute anonymous survey with questions about social media usage, responses to politically polarizing content and how social media affects your mental health through the engagement of zero-sum beliefs.

    You are eligible if you are 18 years of age or older, and are currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a U.S. university.

    No identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept anonymous. This study has been approved by the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Institutional Review Board. Access the link below to 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, FRI Public Health PI, at smccarty1@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Shane McCarty or visit

  • Learn more about the Activate Fellowship

    New Energy New York's (NENY) Battery Week is Oct. 13–17, with events and opportunities in the battery research and industry open to the campus and surrounding community.

    NENY coalition member Activate will be tabling during Battery Week at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Center of Excellence lobby following the Battery Safety Workshop and at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the SUNY Broome Culinary and Event Center following the ChargeUp Demo Day.

    Activate's 2026 Activate Fellowship provides a yearly living stipend up to $100,000, health insurance stipend and travel allowance. Projects also receive $100,000 of R&D funds. First-time hard tech founders with a bachelor’s degree and four or more years of post-baccalaureate scientific research, engineering or technology development experience are eligible.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit

  • Libraries Research Scholars Program applications open

    The Libraries have launched the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Libraries Research Scholars Program for the spring 2026 semester. This opportunity provides experiences working on a guided research project within the Libraries. Each project, designed to be library-related, will help undergraduate students strengthen their research skills and provide the opportunity to build upon personal research interests.

    As part of the program, each student researcher will work closely with a library faculty or professional staff mentor on a library-related research topic. Students will strengthen their research skills and have the opportunity to build upon their personal research interests. The final research results will be published in the institutional repository, the Open Repository at ßŮßÇÂţ»­ (The ORB), and each scholar will be awarded $2,000 at the completion of their projects.

    For more 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 binghamton.edu/libraries/about/admin/scholars/

  • 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, apply by Saturday, Nov. 1. Funding is competitive, and award amounts vary; the maximum award is $1,000. Undergraduates from all ßŮßÇÂţ»­ schools and colleges are eligible to apply. To qualify, your project must be supervised by a ßŮßÇÂţ»­ faculty member.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Caroline Antalek or visit /student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/funding-and-awards/undergrad-research-award.html

  • “Biological Effects of Public Speaking in Young, Adult Women” study seeking participants

    If you are interested in participating in a new research study “Biological Effects of Public Speaking in Young, Adult Women,” open the link below to review the 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
    - Currently aged 25-35 years old
    - Are not currently taking any prescribed glucocorticoid medications, anti-anxiety, antidepressant medications or hormonal contraceptives, 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 or bleeding conditions
    - Currently taking “blood thinners” (i.e., heparin, warfarin or coumadin, for example Pradaxa, Xarelto or 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 3 months
    - Been treated for malaria in the last 3 years
    - Been treated for syphilis or gonorrhea in the last 3 months

    This study has been approved by the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Institutional Review Board.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mallory Peters or visit

Speakers and Lectures

  • Common Read Experience author, Kristen Radtke, visit today

    Join the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ community to welcome this year’s Common Read Experience book author, Kristen Radtke, to campus. Radtke is the author of "Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness" (2021). This engaging 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 also the author of "Imagine Wanting Only This" (2017). She is also the 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 Metal 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 days, learn how to engage in constructive dialogue and debate, and acclimate to the intellectual life of a premier university.

    There are two event opportunities to engage with Kristen.
    - Roundtable Discussion — 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Old Champlain Hall Room 133 (Atrium). Register on B-Engaged at:

    - Keynote Talk — 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the Osterhout Concert Theater. Register on B-Engaged at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Peter Nardone

  • "The New African Diaspora: Intersections of Culture, Race and Identity": Oct. 17-18

    Join Africana Studies for "The New African Diaspora: Intersections of Culture, Race and Identity" from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 17-18, in Academic Building A, G007 and G023. This conference offers a unique opportunity for conviviality, collective study, networking and, of course, an opportunity to engage in discussions in person with seasonal speakers in the field of academia. Faculty and students are welcome!

    For More Information:

    Contact Barima Akwasi Amankwaah

  • Judaic Studies book symposium — "State of Shock" in Conversation: Oct. 20

    The Center for Israel Studies announces its international symposium, celebrating the new book of Lior Libman, associate professor of Israel studies and director of the Center for Israel Studies, titled "State of Shock: The Kibbutz in Israel from Avant-Garde to Fetish, 1948-1955" (Penn 2025).

    The event will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in person in the IASH Room, LN 1106, or over Zoom. Register via the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberli Schull or visit

  • Let Us Dream 2025: Nov. 7

    The Let Us Dream Conference will be held at the ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Downtown Center on Friday, Nov. 7. This year’s conference will provide a forum for community networking and collaboration.

    The conference theme is “Collaborative Impact: The Power of Shared Models to Build a Stronger Future”, and features keynote speakers Lightning Jay (CCPA, TLEL) and Asia Ambler (ßŮßÇÂţ»­ Center for Community Schools). The conference will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This event includes panels, tabling organizations and lunch.

    It is free of charge, but you must register to attend. Click the link below to RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact Heidi Nevgloski or visit

Training and Workshops

  • Constructive Dialogue workshop Thursday

    The Center for Civic Engagement welcomes students for an upcoming Civil Dialogue Project workshop offered as part of the Constructive Dialogue Badge program from 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Classroom Wing, Room 309. This is an opportunity to take an active role in fostering constructive conversations on campus. Through the program, students gain the necessary tools to engage in meaningful conversations and navigate difficult topics. This workshop focuses on the foundational skills needed in civil discussions and includes opportunities to connect with peers.

    Students who wish to earn the Constructive Dialogue Badge must also complete online modules through the Constructive Dialogue Institute and submit a short reflection. Register for the course after signing up for this event. The course link will pop up after registering for the "Principles of Conversation" workshop. Students are welcome to attend the workshop without completing the badge.

    Register today at the link below and be a part of the movement toward a more connected and thoughtful campus community! For any questions, contact Saida Burns-Moore, civic engagement coordinator, at sburnsmoore@binghamton.edu.

    If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, contact Saida Burns-Moore at sburnsmoore@binghamton.edu. Provide at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

    For More Information:

    Contact Saida Burns-Moore or visit

Volunteer

  • "No Tricks, Just Narcan Kits!" volunteer event

    Join the Master of Public Health Program's October Narcan Drive! Throughout the month, students, staff and faculty are invited to drop in and help make 100 life-saving Narcan kits that will be distributed to those in need.

    Whether you stop by for a few minutes or bring a whole group, every kit assembled is a step toward saving a life!

    To get the HSB 400C, continue straight towards the windows after exiting the elevator on the fourth floor of HSB. Then, take a left and go all the way down the hallway. From there, take another left. Look for the door furthest down on the right. It's next to a table. Go through the door, and walk in until you see the common area!

    For More Information:

    Contact Mitchell Brooks or visit