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Administrative

  • Register your e-transportation devices

    Do you have an e-transportation device that you use on campus?
    Lithium-ion batteries are found in many consumer e-transportation devices due to their small size, power output and versatility. Consumer-grade lithium batteries are plentiful and present hazards that must be managed for the safety of all campus community members.

    All e-transportation devices powered by a lithium-ion battery such as e-bikes, e-scooters and e-hoverboards brought to, stored or charged on campus must be registered. There is no fee to do so, and the process is simple. Note that you will need to provide photos of each device and battery.

    You can access the registration form via phone or computer at the link below.

    This registration does not apply to battery-operated devices such as 鈥 but not limited to 鈥 laptops, desktop computers, iPads, tablets, cell phones, ADA Mobility Devices, hybrid or electric vehicles, etc.

    91社区 has established several safety guidelines for e-transportation users. To learn more about the policy, go to: /operations/policies/policy-422.html

    Contact Environmental Health and Safety at ehs@binghamton.edu with any questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Environmental Health and Safety or visit /offices/environmental-health-safety/fire-prevention/battery-fire-safety.html

  • Updated Notice of Nondiscrimination

    Pursuant to 91社区 policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment and access to services, programs and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes), sex characteristics, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy or related conditions, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.

    Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors and guests) may not be subjected to harassment prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. 91社区's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 and the New York State Human Rights Law.
    These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in all parts of our educational programs and activities, including admissions and employment.

    Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the 91社区 Title IX Coordinator at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Katy Perry or visit /diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html

  • Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program

    Students are invited to apply for the Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program, which provides financial support for students entering the one-year, Saturdays-only, Manhattan-based graduate program (also available online and hybrid) focused on improving healthcare systems and processes.

    This one-year Master of Science program is designed to provide individuals with a bachelor's degree the opportunity to gain sufficient knowledge and skills for modeling, analyzing and/or designing healthcare delivery systems and processes.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erin Hornbeck or visit /ssie/undergraduate/manhattanscholarship.html

Arts and Entertainment

  • Artist Talk: "The Making of Ghost Factory"

    This event offers a peek into the process of creating Ghost Factory, a stage work inspired by the vast former factories and residents of Johnson City that combines live performance and video technology. The talk will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Spool Contemporary Art Space (138 Baldwin Street, Johnson City) and features choreographers and performers Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer.

    Ghost Factory will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at The Forum Theatre as a feature of the LUMA Festival, and is accompanied by the audio-visual installation Places with Hidden Stories, viewable starting at 5:30 p.m. in The Forum Theatre Reception Hall.

    For More Information:

    Contact Josh Reno or visit

Career Development

  • Goldwater Scholars Scholarship open house tonight

    Join the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center and the national Goldwater Scholar Community to learn more about the Goldwater Scholarship during an open house from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in CW- 321.

    The session will introduce interested students to the Goldwater Scholarship and its application process. It will discuss resources for strengthening your application, including the opportunity to be matched with a scholarship winner who will serve as your mentor through the Community Ambassador Program. Note that you must attend in person to participate in the video conference.

    If you are interested in attending but cannot due to a class or other conflict, contact Christina Baer, the Goldwater campus faculty fellow representative.

    Click the link below to learn more or RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact Christina Baer or visit

  • Attend the Community Opportunities Fair today

    Interested in community service, local internships, community-based research opportunities and FREE T-shirts? You'll find all of that and more at the 2024 Community Opportunities Fair from noon-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in UU-Mandela Room!

    91社区's Center for Civic Engagement is gathering nearly 50 local nonprofit and community organizations, international organizations, student groups and faculty members in one place to provide students with networking, collaboration and community engagement opportunities in all facets of community life. Explore volunteer opportunities, CDCI internship sites in the local community, academic courses with community components and more!

    For More Information:

    Contact Center for Civic Engagement or visit /cce/community-partners/cof.html

  • Watson Career Expo Conference Friday

    All Watson College an/or master's of data analytics students are encouraged to attend the fourth annual Watson College Career Expo 鈥 elevated to a conference edition this fall 鈥 held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in the Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC).

    The conference will consist of ~40 industry partners recruiting for open employment opportunities and 15 professional development breakout sessions (i.e. alumni panels, tech talks and career development workshops). Students should pre-register using the link above and may attend anytime throughout the six-hour timeframe.

    Questions? Contact the Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office, at wcac@binghamton.edu. Click the link below for more information.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kimberly Eiche or visit

  • EY TechX case competition

    EY TechX is a business case competition focused on technology-oriented innovation, analytical problem-solving skills and the development of creative solutions. Throughout the competition, participants are guided by the Management Consulting Group and EY consulting professionals, engaging in workshops that sharpen their analytical and strategic thinking skills. The top three teams will compete in a final round at EY鈥檚 US Headquarters in New York City, where they will present their solutions to a panel of EY consulting managers and partners.

    Registration for the Fall 2024 competition is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. You may sign up either as an individual, an incomplete team or a full team of 3-5 students. Each team member must register. Open to all majors: School of Management, Watson Engineering and Harpur College students are all encouraged to register for the competition.

    Click the link below to learn more or RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact Brian Petz or visit

General

  • Upcoming dining hall days

    Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Breakfast and Beyond in the MarketPlace. Satisfy your cravings with hamburgers, cheeseburgers and crispy tater tots. There's something for everyone, including tasty vegan options.

    Get ready for a flavor-packed midweek treat! The NY Street Deli will host a Chicken Al Pastor Gyro Pop-Up from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Savor the delicious combination of seasoned chicken, fresh toppings and tangy sauces wrapped in a warm pita.

    Spice up your Thursday with Carving Night at all Dining Halls from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. Enjoy a delicious Steak Au Poivre, freshly carved and seasoned to perfection.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lori Benson

  • MRC Monthly Mixer tonight

    Socialize with friends of the MRC, while enjoying music and good vibes. Get to know students, staff and faculty from across campus from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in the MRC.

    Entertainment, food and refreshments will be provided. Click the link below to learn more or RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kayla Colon or visit

  • MRC x Sigmas Mid-Autumn Celebration Friday

    Join the MRC and the SYZters of the Beta Charter of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. in celebration by learning about the history and cultural significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival while making paper lanterns and tasting various types of mooncakes from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in the MRC.

    Click the link below to learn more or RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kayla Colon or visit

  • Lots M3 and M4 closed: Sept. 21

    Lots M3 and M4 will be closed Saturday, Sept. 21. Both lots will reopen Sunday, Sept. 22.

    See the campus map below for additional parking options.

    For More Information:

    Contact Parking Services or visit /maps/pdfs/campus_map.pdf

  • Family Weekend 4+1 information session: Sept. 21

    Grab a family member and join us for an informational session about 91社区's 4+1 programs, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21, in Lecture Hall 1, followed by an opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the schools to have your questions answered after the brief presentation.

    Learn more about what graduate programs are available and the timeline to apply, then grab some coffee and a muffin while you talk to participating schools and colleges, including a few students currently enrolled in various 4+1 programs.

    Click the link below to RSVP or learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rebecca Cetta or visit

  • Class rings available: Sept. 21

    Save the date and stop by and see the new collection of class rings from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the University Bookstore.

    For More Information:

    Contact 91社区 Bookstore

  • Are you ready to vote?

    91社区 encourages active student participation in all local, state and national elections. This message includes important information about voting as a college student.

    Students have the right to register to vote in Broome County if they are living in the county while attending school, or they may register at their home address.

    Students living on campus can register using their campus address and vote in the Mandela Room on Election Day. Students living off campus can register with their off-campus address and vote at the designated polling place near their residence.

    Students registering with their home address can vote via mail-in ballot if they cannot return home to vote in person.

    Students who were previously registered on campus but now live off campus should update their registration using their current address.

    Saturday, Oct. 26, is the last day for your board of elections to receive your voter registration or mail-in ballot request in New York. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and New York early voting runs Oct. 26-Nov. 3.

    Students may come to the Center for Civic Engagement in UU-137 to complete or drop off a voter registration or mail-in ballot request form.

    You can find voter registration and mail-in ballot request forms, a complete list of deadlines and more on the Center for Civic Engagement website at: /cce/vote/

    This message complies with New York State Election Law and the National Voter Registration Act.

    For More Information:

    Contact Center for Civic Engagement or visit /cce/vote/

  • MRC Sister's Circle: Sept. 25

    The purpose of Sister's Circle is to provide a safe, reflective space for women of color to come together, share their experiences and practice a variety of self help exercises with one another. For the first meeting of this fall semester, get to know each other while decorating personalized journals, from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the MRC,.

    Materials and food will be provided. Click the link below to learn more or RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kayla Colon or visit

  • Writing Center open for tutoring

    All 91社区 students are welcome to make up to two appointments per week with trained, friendly and highly skilled peer tutors who will help with any aspect of writing. Whether brainstorming ideas or editing a draft, make your appointment today for an in-person (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) or online (4-8:30 p.m.) meeting. Click the link below to learn more.

    Questions? Email Wendy Stewart, director of the Writing Center.

    For More Information:

    Contact Wendy Stewart or visit

  • Parking availability on campus

    As we return to campus, Transportation and Parking Services reminds the campus community that parking on campus is busier between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. during peak class times. There is always available space, but it is not always right next to a destination. Parking Services will closely monitor lot availability and will update the TAPS website, at the link below, with which parking lots have available space during peak times on campus. Parkers are always required to park in a valid designated space.

    If you are having trouble finding a spot, parking spaces are available in Lot G1, E1 and ZZ North/South. See the campus map for parking lot locations. The campus shuttle stops near each of these locations 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, visit the TAPS website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Parking Services or visit /services/transportation-and-parking/parking/

Health and Wellness

  • B-Healthy Week: Sept. 16-20

    Join B-Healthy in celebrating Healthy Campus Week, from Sept. 16-20!

    Explore all the dimensions of wellness with your peers at unique wellness events and activities throughout the week 鈥 including the SOAR Ice Cream Social, PAWS therapy dogs, Paint 'n' Sip and more.

    View all events on B-Engaged from the link below.

    Learn more about the dimensions of wellness online at: /bhealthy/wellness-education-resources/dimensions-of-wellness/index.html

    Have questions or anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations? Contact the B-Healthy team, at bhealthy@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit

  • Special offer for massage therapy services on campus

    Campus Recreation is welcoming a new semester with a special offer for massage services: $10 off when you spend $50 or more in the Wellness Suite! You can enjoy a full 60-minute relaxation massage for just $62 after the coupon. Check out additional massage services with our licensed professionals at the link below.

    Schedule your session by emailing Wellness@binghamton.edu or drop in if space is available. The Wellness Suite, located in the East Gym, is open six days a week. Offer is valid through Monday, Sept. 30, and cannot be combined with any other discounts. Note, only one coupon per person per promotional period is allowed. Coupons are available at the East Gym, Recreation Center.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sara Couchman or visit /campus-recreation/wellness-services/massage.html

  • Free influenza vaccine clinic: Sept. 27

    The Decker Student Health Sciences Center (DSHSC) is hosting free influenza vaccine clinics at several locations throughout the fall semester. The first free flu clinic will occur Friday, Sept. 27, at the 91社区 Health Sciences Campus in Johnson City.

    Make an appointment through the Patient Portal link below and get your free flu shot through the DSHSC.

    For More Information:

    Contact Richard Moose or visit

Research

  • Undergraduate Conference Presentation Fund now open

    The External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center (ESURC) encourages undergraduates to pursue scholarly and creative projects and to present their results at regional and national professional meetings or conferences.

    Support is available from ESURC 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.

    The application for the Undergraduate Conference Presentation Fund is now open, and will close on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Click the link below to learn more or apply.

    For More Information:

    Contact External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center or visit /student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/funding-and-awards/conference.html

  • Participants needed for study investigating grief and resilience

    This study will explore how bereaved undergraduate students conceptualize resilience. Findings from this research will help to inform higher education professionals on how to better serve students who have experienced loss while trying to complete the requirements for a degree. You may be eligible for this study if you are a current undergraduate student who is 18 or older and experienced the loss of someone important to you since attending 91社区.

    To participate in the study, please visit the link below to access the online survey. Participation is completely voluntary and responses are anonymous. Participants may choose to enter a raffle for one of two $50 Amazon gift cards. The time commitment is approximately 20 minutes.

    For questions, contact the principal investigator, Katy Perry, at cperry9@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3214.

    For More Information:

    Contact Katy Perry or visit

  • Looking for a research opportunity?

    Are you looking for a research or creative opportunity?

    Campus Research Opportunity Postings (CROP) is your one-stop shop for finding and applying for active research opportunities on campus! Check the webpage regularly for new entries. Click on each posting to read more about what is offered, whether the position is paid, volunteer or for credit, and how to apply. Many opportunities are ongoing, but some have a deadline to apply.

    Reach out to the contact person listed with any questions you may have. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Polzin or visit /student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/crop-database.html

  • "The role of resilience-based supportive mentoring" study seeking mentors

    Are you a 91社区 undergraduate student (ages 18 to 24) interested in sharing your successful story with youth at risk of maltreatment?

    Join a great opportunity to become a mentor for youth at the Children鈥檚 Home, a local child and family-serving agency. Dalhee Yoon and Keisha Wint, assistant professors in the Department of Social Work, will provide two-hour training sessions in Fall 2024. The actual mentoring program (six sessions) will be held during Spring 2025. Participants will receive a gift card valued at $10 and food will be provided during every session.

    Click the link below to learn more. Reach out to Dalhee Yoon, at dyoon@binghamton.edu, or Keisha Wint, at kwint1@binghamton.edu, with any questions before Tuesday, Oct. 15.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dalhee Yoon or visit

  • Paid opportunity: Childhood Adversity and LGBQ+ Relationships

    The CAST Lab wants to learn more about how different types of minority stress (e.g., prejudice, discrimination, unsupportive family and friends) affect us and our romantic relationships. The Lab is looking for lesbian, gay, bisexual or otherwise non-heterosexual (LGBQ+) couples in a committed relationship for six months or longer to participate in a study conducted by researchers at 91社区.

    This project is interested in couples who experience a broad range of everyday stress, including people who have experienced highly stressful events. Individuals will be compensated for participation with a $10 Amazon gift card, and you can participate in the comfort of your home. This survey study takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

    To be eligible, you must:

    - Have been in a committed relationship for six months or longer
    - Both you and your partner are over 18 years of age
    - Both you and your partner speak and read English fluently
    - Both you and your partner identify as either lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer or otherwise non-heterosexual
    - Both you and your partner are interested and willing to complete study procedures
    - Have access to the internet

    For more information and to determine your eligibility, call 607-777-5438 and ask for the LGBQ Couples Study or fill out the form below. A very brief screener over the phone will be conducted, and if you are eligible to participate, you will be emailed the survey link.

    For More Information:

    Contact Melissa Gates or visit

  • MEAMS Undergraduate Translation Contest

    Undergraduate students in all departments and programs across 91社区 are invited to submit literary English translations of texts from Arabic (Classical or Modern Standard), Ancient Greek, Latin (Classical or Medieval), Persian or Turkish (Ottoman or Modern).

    Contestants must choose their text in consultation with a member of the MEAMS faculty by Sunday, Dec. 1.

    Click the link below for more information.

    For More Information:

    Contact Omid Ghaemmmaghami or visit /meams/news/translation-contest.html

Speakers and Lectures

  • Annual Stephen A. Lisman lecture Friday

    Join the Clinical Psychology Department for the annual Stephen A. Lisman lecture, being held at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Anderson Center Chamber Hall in the Fine Arts Building. The topic of this year's lecture is 鈥淐linical Virtual Reality: A Brief Review of the Future鈥. The lecture is free and open to the public.

    Albert 鈥淪kip鈥 Rizzo, the director of the Medical VR Lab at USC鈥檚 Institute for Creative Technologies, will deliver this year's lecture. Rizzo, a research professor at USC鈥檚 Psychiatry Department and School of Gerontology, will discuss virtual reality (VR) simulation technology that has demonstrated encouraging outcomes in treating a variety of clinical disorders involving cognitive, psychological, motor and functional deficits.

    The talk will provide an overview of the evolution of clinical virtual reality over the last 25 years and a quick description of the main VR technologies. Rizzo will examine how it can be used to diagnose and treat anxiety disorders, PTSD, autism, ADHD, pain management and stroke. He will also discuss how it can help with brain injury rehabilitation and other neurological illnesses. Rizzo received a PhD in clinical psychology from 91社区 in 1991. The main emphasis of his work is creating and testing virtual reality (VR) systems for clinical assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. He oversaw the development of the Virtual Iraq/Afghanistan VR therapy for PTSD and modified these instruments for the diagnosis and prophylaxis of PTSD. He develops VR games for the rehabilitation of CNS dysfunctions such as stroke and traumatic brain injury. In addition, he tests cognitive performance using virtual reality and develops clinical training and healthcare guidelines for AI driven virtual humans.

    The Stephen A. Lisman lecture was established in 2015, featuring a top clinical psychologist in the nation. The lecture series is in honor of Distinguished Teaching Professor Lisman鈥檚 43 years of service and his contributions to 91社区 and the clinical psychology field. The series is meant to enhance the quality of training and education and expose students, faculty and the 91社区 community to important topics in the profession.

    For more information, contact Stephen A. Lisman at slisman@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Stephen A. Lisman

Student Activities

Training and Workshops

  • 鈥淲orking with Microorganisms" fall workshops

    The 91社区 Biofilm Research Center will offer its first set of workshops for the fall on Monday, Sept. 23, Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 27.

    The three-day hands-on 鈥淲orking with Microorganisms鈥 workshop will include both online instruction and in-person, hands-on skill practice. Each day of the workshop will include a pre-recorded pre-lab lecture video and in-person sessions from 4-6 p.m. in the Center of Excellence (COE) room B401. All participants must watch the pre-lab lecture videos and attend the in-person sessions for all three days to get credit.

    The purpose of each workshop is to train 91社区 students, staff and faculty in basic microbiology techniques. Attendees who successfully complete the training and attend all three online and in-person sessions will be certified by the 91社区 Institutional Biosafety Committee to work in BSL-1 and BSL-2 labs.

    The workshop will focus on medium preparation and autoclaving, aseptic technique in the handling of microorganisms, determining the overall number and purity of bacteria in a sample, stock culture preparation and gram staining. No prior microbiology knowledge is required for this workshop. During the hands-on portion of the workshop, you may choose whether to wear a face mask. PPE including lab coats, masks and gloves will be supplied to all participants and shared equipment will be sanitized before and after each use. Seats are limited for each workshop.

    To register for the workshop please complete the Google form at the link below. Registration for the workshop closes Friday, Sept. 20.

    If you have any questions regarding the workshop, contact Emma Glynn, at eglynn1@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emma Glynn

  • "How To Facilitate Difficult Conversations" interactive session: Sept. 23

    The Faculty Senate is pleased to host University Ombudsman, Bathabile Mthombeni, who will lead the interactive session "How To Facilitate Difficult Conversations." The session will run from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, in UU-108. All faculty, staff and students are welcome, space permitting.

    This is the first of three Faculty Senate-hosted sessions this semester. Additional programming will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20.

    For More Information:

    Contact Aaron Beedle

  • "Building Bridges to Cultural Competence: Phase I": Sept. 26

    "Building Bridges to Cultural Competence (Phase I)"聽is a workshop presented by the 91社区 UDiversity Educational Institute.

    In this workshop participants will become more culturally competent by becoming knowledgeable about聽perspectives, barriers, microaggressions and biases. This training聽is suitable for students. Join UDiversity from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, for an in person workshop in UU-324.

    Click the link below to RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Smith or visit

  • Digital Scholarship Center September workshops

    The Libraries' Digital Scholarship Center has several upcoming workshops for September including:

    - "Digital Portfolios: Intro to HTML/CSS" on Tuesday, Sept. 17
    - "Data Analysis with R: Interpreting Humanist Data" on Tuesday, Sept. 24
    - "Automating Archives: Intro to Python for Humanists"; "Intro to Python for OCR" on Thursday, Sept. 26

    For additional information and to register, visit the Digital Scholarship Events Fall 2024 schedule on the Libraries' website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Ruth Carpenter or visit /libraries/services/digital-scholarship/

  • "Cultural Competence: Addressing Bias and Microaggressions": Sept. 30

    "Cultural Competency: Addressing Bias and Microaggressions" is a training presented by the 91社区 UDiversity Educational Institute.

    In this workshop, participants will become more culturally competent by increasing their knowledge about different forms of bias and microaggressions. Participants will be able to define unconscious bias and microaggressions and will understand their impact.

    These trainings are suitable for all (Students, faculty, staff, etc.). If you have completed "Building Bridges to Cultural Competency: Phase I" before, there is no need to take this training. Join UDiversity from 4:30-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, via Zoom. Click the link below to RSVP.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Smith or visit