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Administrative

  • New Adobe campus agreement

    Information Technology Services (ITS) is excited to share that 91社区 has joined a SUNY-wide agreement with Adobe that broadens the list of software available to the 91社区 community. Most notably, Adobe Acrobat Pro is now available to all active faculty and staff. Our new agreement provides students, faculty and staff with wider access to Adobe tools, making it easier to support teaching, learning and day-to-day tasks.

    For more information, visit the ITS Adobe link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Help Desk or visit /its/about/teams/technology-support-services/client-support-services/adobe

  • Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Survey 鈥 all employees

    Per New York State guidelines, employees are to be surveyed on an annual basis about potential risk factors in the workplace and soliciting their involvement in the annual process.

    Complete the survey at the link below by Wednesday, Jan. 21.

    For More Information:

    Contact Maddison Taylor or visit

  • ITS is migrating from Carbon Black to Microsoft Defender

    ITS is migrating from Carbon Black to Microsoft Defender as the official Endpoint Detection and Response and Antivirus solution. ITS is in the process of automatically onboarding university-owned Windows (91社区 domain) and Mac workstations. Defender will activate after Carbon Black removal, and users may experience some additional notifications as a result. See examples and more info at the link below.

    Any issues or questions can be directed to the Help Desk (607) 777-6420.

    For More Information:

    Contact Help Desk or visit

  • President's annual State of the University Address: Friday, Jan. 23

    President Anne D'Alleva will deliver her first State of the University Address at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, in the Watters Theater of the Anderson Center. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline

  • Nominations sought for Council/Foundation Award

    The Council/Foundation Award for service to the University is the combined award of the 91社区 Council and the 91社区 Foundation, presented annually to individuals from the University community. Four awards are given, one each to a faculty member, a staff member, an undergraduate student and a graduate student who serve the campus with outstanding dedication and who demonstrate exemplary service and/or leadership to the University. Recipients receive a $1,000 check and a certificate.

    To learn more and submit a nomination, use the link below. Nominations will remain confidential and are due by Friday, Feb. 6.

    For more information, contact Pam Kollar or visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Pam Kollar or visit /organizations/bu-council/award.html

  • President鈥檚 Awards for Undergraduate Student Excellence 鈥 call for applications

    91社区 will present the President's Awards for Undergraduate Student Excellence at a ceremony at the end of the spring semester. Six undergraduates will receive the award 鈥 three juniors and three seniors. Honorable mentions also may be awarded. Each recipient will receive a certificate and a check for $1,000; each student receiving honorable mention will receive a certificate.

    To submit a nomination package, include the following:
    - Letter of nomination
    - Student's resume, contact information and a complete list of activities or co-curricular transcript
    - Three letters of reference and a nomination letter. If the nominator has had substantive interactions and experiences with the nominee in any area of excellence and speaks to them directly in the letter, the nomination letter may also serve as one of the letters of recommendation.

    Nomination packages for juniors (graduating December 2026 or May 2027) and seniors (graduating May 2026) must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Submit all nomination materials via the nomination form link below. If you have questions, email Steve Ortiz at sortiz@binghamton.edu, director of the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center.

    Electronic submission is required; no hard-copy submissions will be accepted. See the webpage for additional information about the criteria for selection at: /academics/provost/excellence-awards/student-ex-award.html

    Note: Any senior already nominated for the Chancellor鈥檚 award will be entered into the President's Award pool.

    For More Information:

    Contact Stephen Ortiz or visit

  • NYSLRS in-person retirement consultations

    For members of the NYS Employees Retirement System (ERS) and Police and Fire Retirement System (PAFRS) who are nearing retirement, the NYS and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is offering in-person consultation appointments throughout New York State.

    Visit the link below for details. To schedule your appointment, you must call 866-805-0990. It is recommended to call between 7:30-8 a.m. to reduce wait time.

    For More Information:

    Contact Luanne Stento or visit

  • Nominations sought for the Provost鈥檚 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring

    Nominations are being sought for the Provost鈥檚 Award for Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring. This award honors a 91社区 faculty member who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment as a mentor of undergraduate students in research, scholarship or creative activities outside of normal course assignments. Nominations will be made by program chairs and undergraduate directors.

    Nominators should indicate their intention to nominate a faculty colleague with a notice to Maranda Kilgore by Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Final nomination packets are due by Tuesday, March 3, 2026. All materials should be submitted electronically to Maranda Kilgore, at mkilgore@binghamton.edu.

    For more information, click the link below. Contact Don Loewen at 777-2142 or via djloewen@binghamton.edu with questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Maranda Kilgore or visit /academics/provost/excellence-awards/research-ex-award.html

Arts and Entertainment

  • Emily Culver's "Rupture" opening reception and lecture: Jan. 22

    The Department of Art and Design will host an exhibition in the Rosefsky Gallery by Emily Culver, assistant professor of jewelry and metalsmithing at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, from Jan. 22-Feb. 19. From 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Culver will give an artist lecture in FA 258. The opening exhibition reception will follow from 6-7 p.m. in the Rosefsky Gallery (FA 259).

    "Rupture" presents metalsmith Emily Culver鈥檚 sculptural study of how bodies and their meanings are shaped by medical history, myth and evolving technologies. Blending anatomical suggestion with altered instruments and hybrid relics, Culver's objects blur boundaries between the mechanical and the organic. Culver re-contextualizes the body as a shifting system 鈥 one continually rewritten, destabilized and reimagined 鈥 revealing new possibilities in the moments where familiar structures begin to break apart.

    All events are free and open to the public.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sarah Nance

  • On sale now: "Indigo Girls" coming in May 2026

    On sale now! The Anderson Center for the Performing Arts presents the "Indigo Girls" at 91社区 on May 3, 2026. The performance will be live with the 91社区 Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jingqi Zhu.

    The power of unity, both in music and in life, has been an "Indigo Girls" calling card ever since they burst into the spotlight with their 1989 self-titled breakout album. Since then, the band has racked up a slew of Gold and Platinum records, taken home a coveted GRAMMY Award and earned the respect of high-profile peers, collaborating with artists ranging from Michael Stipe to Joan Baez. NPR鈥檚 Mountain Stage called the group 鈥渙ne of the finest folk duos of all time,鈥 while Rolling Stone noted they 鈥減ersonify what happens when two distinct sensibilities, voices and worldviews come together to create something transcendentally its own.鈥 The duo has balanced their long, successful musical career by supporting numerous social causes 鈥 the "Indigo Girls" don鈥檛 just talk the talk; they walk the walk.

    Now, they bring their acclaimed orchestral collaboration to 91社区, joining forces with the 91社区 Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music that promises to be both powerful and profoundly moving.

    Tickets for the general public range from $65-85, with a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. On sale now (along with the entire 2025-26 season) through the Anderson Center Box Office, online at the link below or by calling 607-777-ARTS (2787). Upon assessment of the weather forecast 10 days out from this show, lawn seating may be made available for purchase in April 2026.

    For More Information:

    Contact Chris Bodnarczuk or visit /anderson-center/upcoming_events/indigogirls26.html

  • 2025-26 Music Department concert season

    The 91社区 Music Department is pleased to announce its 2025-26 concert season, a series of performances celebrating music excellence through beloved classics and exciting new works.

    The season features more than 65 concerts, operas, guest artists and faculty showcases, so university students and community members can explore music that spans centuries, styles and cultures.

    The season opens on Sunday, Aug. 24, with The Greg Evans Trio in Casadesus Recital Hall with an eclectic mix of jazz tunes. Other fall semester highlights will include a celebration of Latin American Art Song with Brenda Iglesias, professor of voice and contralto on Saturday, Sept. 13; a residency with N.Y. Voices collaborating with the university choirs on Sunday, Oct. 5; the Children鈥檚 Opera: "Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing", on Sunday, Nov. 16; and Harpur Jazz Week with guitarist Gabe Condon, on Thursday, Nov. 20.

    The spring semester is packed with even more outstanding performances. Some highlights include: the spring opera, "Postcard From Morocco"; artists-in-residence, HUB New Music and the 91社区 Symphony Orchestra, featuring a special guest.

    As always, the department has outstanding ensemble performances to look forward to in both semesters. Audiences can come and see concerts with the University Wind Symphony; the 91社区 Symphony Orchestra; the Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Band; Collegium Musicum early music Ensemble; the Nukporfe African Drumming and Dance Ensemble; the Piano, Low Brass, Flute and Guitar Ensembles, and so much more.

    For a more detailed listing of the performance season and more information about tickets and parking, visit the link below or at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert J Manners or visit /music/events.html

Career Development

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Project coordinator, McNair Scholars Program

    The project coordinator will work with the assistant director and project director to develop and implement programming that supports the academic success of McNair Scholars to prepare each participant for successful entry into and completion of graduate study.

    The project coordinator serves as a program administrator, outreach coordinator, student advisor and instructor who reports to the assistant director. The approximate allocation of time is 10% administration, 40% mentoring/advising, 25% instruction, and 25% outreach. This is a full-time position.

    For more information and to apply, click the link provided below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Lighting coordinator/manager

    Professional vacancy: Lighting coordinator/manager

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Postdoctoral research fellow

    The Biomolecular and Tissue Engineering Lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at 91社区 (SUNY 91社区) invites applications for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a research team focused on the development of innovative avian influenza vaccines. A successful candidate should have a strong background in molecular cell biology, immunology and vaccine development, and demonstrate a track record of scientific productivity. Experience with molecular subcloning, protein expression and immunoassay is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, as well as in a group setting with collaborators and others, are required. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in molecular cell biology, immunology, virology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering or a related field.

    This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with the possibility of annual renewal based on performance and funding availability. Salary ranges from $58,000-$63,000 and will be commensurate with the candidate鈥檚 qualifications.

    Key Responsibilities are:
    - Designing, constructing and characterizing recombinant vaccine candidates using molecular and cellular engineering approaches
    - Conducting in vitro assays, including yeast cell culture, immunoassays, protein expression, etc.
    - Analyzing data, preparing manuscripts and presenting findings at scientific meetings
    - Collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams, including immunologists, virologists and bioengineers
    - Contributing to the mentoring of graduate/undergraduate trainees

    Interested candidates should submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to Sha Jin at sjin@binghamton.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sha Jin

  • 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) 鈥 call for contestants and supporting events

    The Graduate Center for Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs is excited to announce that the 2026 3MT competition will be held on Monday, Feb. 9. Part of a global event series, this competition encourages doctoral students to condense their research and passion into a three-minute presentation, with a single, static slide. Details on entering the competition are available at the link below. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, Jan. 15.

    Online information sessions are being offered in advance of the event on Nov. 6, Nov. 25, Dec. 19 and Jan. 7. Students can register for these on B-Engaged.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erica Sausner or visit /grad-school/professional-development/three-min-thesis/

  • Professional vacancy: Executive director of undergraduate admissions

    Professional vacancy: Executive director of undergraduate admissions

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Director of enterprise systems

    Professional vacancy: Director of enterprise systems

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Administrator of online education, CCPA Online Programs

    Professional vacancy: Administrator of online education, CCPA Online Programs

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Graduate recruitment and engagement specialist

    Professional vacancy: Graduate recruitment and engagement specialist

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Records manager and FOIL officer

    Professional vacancy: Records manager and FOIL officer

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Postdoc in theoretical ultrafast physics

    Professional vacancy: Postdoc in theoretical ultrafast physics

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Apply now 鈥 Professional Development Grant open

    Applications for the Professional Staff Senate Professional Development Grant are now open for the spring 2026 grant cycle (covering costs between Jan. 1-May 30, 2026). This grant is intended to support professional development, growth and/or advancement opportunities for professional staff at 91社区, and may be used to cover a variety of professional development activities, including conference costs, course fees and more.

    Applicants can find eligibility and requirements for our Professional Development Grant as well as a link to the application below. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

    For More Information:

    Contact Manar Sabry or visit /organizations/pss/committees/professionaldevelopment/pdgrant.html

  • Individual Development Awards now open

    The application period for the 2025-26 NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committee Individual Development Awards (IDA) is open.

    This year's IDA program provides up to $2,000 for UUP-represented employees to engage in up to two distinct activities that further professional development. Employees can submit a maximum of two applications totaling $2,000 in expenditures. (For example, one application can be for $1,238.00 and the second application can be for $762.00; both applications can total up to $2,000.) Part-time employees are particularly encouraged to apply because 15% of the IDA funds are set aside for these employees. The IDA Program is intended to assist eligible employees in developing their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Funding may be provided to enhance teaching, research capabilities, professional knowledge and skills. Funding may not be awarded to purchase equipment or supplies or to support activities that are not related to the applicant's SUNY profession. (Note: Funding restrictions have changed over the last few years, so review the restrictions closely.) See the "IDA Program Guidelines" for more information at the link below.

    Employees may be funded for up to two projects or activities, not to exceed a total of $2,000 for the period of July 2, 2025, through July 1, 2026. The deadline for the 2025-26 applications is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2026.

    The IDA program has changed. Awards reimbursement will follow the process outlined in the "Accounts Payable Personal Reimbursement Procedure" guidelines.

    Note: The application requires that you fill out a separate PDF and submit it to the Google form so that the committee can better keep track of all applications.

    These decisions then need to be forwarded to NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees for secondary review. For questions about the program, contact Aaron Phelps via email or at 607-777-6460

    For More Information:

    Contact Aaron Phelps or visit /academics/provost/ida.html

General

  • Portion of East Drive closed due to water main break

    A portion of East Drive between Lot T and the S lots entrance is closed due to a water main break and subsequent repairs. It is expected that this section of road will be reopened on Monday, Jan. 12. Authorized vehicles may still service the loading docks at C4 and Delaware Hall.

    Contact the Facilities Operations Center with any questions af foc@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Facilities Operations Center

  • Parking Services office closed early Wednesday

    The Parking Services office will be closed from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14.

    For parking transactions during this time, visit the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) portal at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Parking Services or visit

  • Dead tree removals: Jan. 12-14

    Dead and damaged trees will be removed from the following areas from 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, through noon, Jan. 14:

    - CIW, Iroquois Commons area
    - East Drive, along the wood line
    - Near the Parking structure

    Some noise is associated with this work. Contact Jonathan Reynolds with any questions at jreynold@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jonathan Reynolds

  • Professional Staff Senate Meeting Wednesday

    The Professional Staff Senate (PSS) will hold its regular meeting from 3:15-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in AD 148, and via Zoom, at:

    All 91社区 professional staff, Research Foundation staff, and management confidential staff are invited to attend. PSS meetings are a great way to participate in discussions and learn how you can contribute to committees, events and other projects.

    PSS, the officially recognized organization of professional employees at 91社区, meets every other Wednesday. Questions, comments and concerns related to staff experiences on campus can be emailed to pss@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Professional Staff Senate or visit

  • Food Pantry winter break update

    The Campus Food Pantry pick-up hours have changed for winter break. A full list of hours can be found below and at the Food Pantry website. The Campus Food Pantry will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 4.

    - 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15
    - 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18
    - 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22
    - 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5
    - 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8
    - 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12
    - 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15

    Spring semester hours will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

    For More Information:

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

  • Food drive extended through Thursday

    The EAP Committee is accepting donations to benefit CHOW. As food insecurity continues well beyond the holiday season, help make a meaningful impact in our community. CHOW gratefully accepts nonperishable food items, especially: Canned vegetables, fruits, soups and beans; peanut butter, jelly and shelfstable milk; pasta, rice, boxed meals and cereal; canned tuna, chicken and other protein options; cooking staples such as flour, sugar and oil; and healthy snacks, like granola bars, nuts and dried fruit. Ensure all items are unopened and not expired.

    The food drop-off location is located in the Harpur Edge office, in Bartle Library North, Room 1105.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kirsten Pagan

  • OCCT and BC Transit service update

    OCCT will end service for the fall semester on Friday, Dec. 12. A full list of start times for the final trip of each route can be found on the OCCT website at the link below. The ITC/Campus shuttle will run a combined service from 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the semester break, except Dec. 24 through Jan. 2.

    BC Transit extra service on route 15 has ended and will resume at the start of the spring semester. BC Transit will continue to run all other routes as scheduled. For a full list of route information, visit the BC Transit website at:

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit

  • Keep your vehicle information up to date with Parking Services

    Did you get a new car? Are you driving a rental vehicle for the day? Make sure your vehicle information is current with Parking Services to ensure a smooth parking experience.

    91社区鈥檚 Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) uses License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology, which connects your parking permit directly to your license plate 鈥 no physical permit needed!

    You can easily update your vehicle information anytime by logging into your online parking portal at the link below. You are able to register up to two vehicles on your permit, but remember 鈥 only one vehicle may be parked on campus at a time. Email Parking Services at parking@binghamton.edu with any questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Parking Services or visit

  • Print Solutions Print Center upcoming holiday closure

    91社区 Print Solutions will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

    For More Information:

    Contact Valerie Roosa

  • Want your area of campus featured on TAG (Thank-a-Giver) Day?

    TAG Day is an annual event, taking place this year on Wednesday, Feb. 18, that provides a visible representation of all the areas on campus that benefit from donor support 鈥 with hundreds of tags on display!

    If you have not participated in TAG Day in the past and would like to highlight donor impact in your area, email Laurel O'Connor, 91社区 Fund coordinator, at loconno2@binghamton.edu, or call 7-6343, by Tuesday, Jan. 20.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jenniffer Efthymious

  • OFPC annual fire inspection to begin

    The annual campus fire inspection by staff from the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control will begin on Monday, Jan. 26. Inspectors will be accompanied by campus staff from Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Management and/or Residential Life as appropriate.

    A list of common fire violations can be found at the link below. Review your work area. If you identify any fire safety issues, place a work order for repair through Facilities Management or contact Environmental Health and Safety at 7-2211 for additional assistance.

    For More Information:

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit /offices/environmental-health-safety/fire-prevention/common-violations.html

  • Spring 2026 Education Abroad Fair: Jan. 28

    The Office of International Education and Global Initiatives will host its biannual Education Abroad Fair from 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 in Old Union Hall.

    Students can meet with program advisors, faculty, international partners and student education abroad alumni to learn more about 91社区 programs and scholarship opportunities. Click the link below to learn more!

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Sallai or visit /offices/iegi/education-abroad-fair.html

  • Donations needed 鈥 reusable bags 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/

  • Parking on campus during snowfall

    TAPS reminds everyone that, even during snowfall, vehicles are prohibited from parking in commuter lots between midnight and 5 a.m. In addition, the Visitor's Paid Lot and Lot LT must be empty between 5-7 a.m. if the green light is on. These rules are in place for snow removal purposes.

    Vehicles parked in commuter lots during these times will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. If you need to leave your car on campus overnight, there are 24-hour 鈥淩鈥 lots available for parking. See the parking map for 24-hour 鈥淩鈥 lot locations.

    For More Information:

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

  • Recruiting captains for Global Days of Service 2026

    The Office of Alumni Engagement is looking for volunteers to become captains and spearhead a volunteer service project in the community for this year's Global Days of Service!

    All students, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to put together a service project and join the event. Global Days of Service will officially take place April 24-26, but projects may take place at any time within the month of April. Project registration will remain open until March 1.

    For More Information:

    Contact Becca Churchman or visit

  • 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 91社区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/

Health and Wellness

  • "Cervical Cancer Can Be Prevented" Lunch and Learn today

    Join EAP for an informative and empowering session presented by the Department of Health on cervical cancer awareness, prevention and early detection. This Lunch and Learn will take place at noon on Monday, Jan. 12, via Zoom.

    Learn about risk factors, the HPV vaccine and the screening guidelines. Participants will also cover the newly approved self-collection sampling for women who are hesitant to get screened due to past fear, discomfort or trauma. The Cancer Services Program is available to support you or a loved one while navigating cervical cancer. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Resha Muir or visit

NCAA Division I Athletics

  • New Year, new deal 鈥 faculty and staff get 50% off Men's Basketball tickets in January

    Happy New Year, Bearcats! To celebrate, during January, 91社区 Athletics is offering faculty and staff 50% off Men's Basketball tickets for conference play games. This offer is valid for both online and walk-up ticket sales. The code to access the discounted price online is "STAFF50".

    To purchase tickets for the Saturday, Jan. 10 game vs. UMass Lowell:


    To purchase tickets for the Monday, Jan. 19 game vs. UMBC:

    To purchase tickets for the Thursday, Jan. 29 game vs. Bryant:

    For More Information:

    Contact Ryan Brown

  • Alix Klineman announced as CWAL featured speaker for Feb. 23 event

    The 91社区 Division of Athletics has announced that Alix Klineman, the 2020 Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball, as well as a four-time indoor volleyball NCAA All-American, will be the featured speaker at the 21st Annual Celebrating Women's Athletics Luncheon (CWAL), presented by M&T Bank, on Monday, Feb. 23. The event will begin at noon at the Events Center on campus.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kara Kellett-Williams or visit

Recreation

  • Last week for free FitSpace access 鈥 ends Thursday

    This is the final week for free access to the East Gym, including the FitSpace fitness center, for all valid 91社区 ID cardholders. While you're here, check out the new cardio machines, including Peloton bikes (with classes), expanded functional training area and new fitness flooring. The staff will show you around! Bring a lock to secure your belongings in our day-use lockers, or use a quarter-operated locker.

    For More Information:

    Contact Holly Brown or visit /campus-recreation/current-hours.html

  • Get active this January intersession with Campus Recreation

    Campus Recreation is offering free access to the East Gym, including the FitSpace fitness center, for all valid 91社区 ID cardholders Jan. 5鈥15 during modified hours of operation. The friendly staff are happy to show you around and share tips on using the equipment.

    Stop by the East Gym and make the most of the intersession. Bring a lock for day-use lockers. Note: locker room showers and the pool will be unavailable Jan. 5鈥9.

    For More Information:

    Contact Holly Brown or visit /campus-recreation/current-hours.html

Research

  • DEARC call for pilot proposals

    The Developmental Exposure Alcohol Research Center (DEARC) is an NIAAA-funded Alcohol Research Center housed at 91社区. A major focus of the DEARC is to examine neuroadaptations to alcohol following exposure to ethanol during development, with a particular emphasis on fetal and/or adolescent alcohol exposures. The DEARC pilot grant program is designed to promote innovative research in the area of developmental ethanol research and to provide funding for preliminary studies to support successful research applications in this area through future submissions of regular R01-, R21- and R03-type research funding mechanisms. DEARC anticipates the funding of one new pilot grant in the upcoming cycle.

    Early-career investigators at academic research universities in upstate New York and surrounding locales are encouraged to apply. Established researchers whose proposed projects: (a) constitute a significant departure from their ongoing research, (b) pose intriguing new hypotheses or (c) bring new methodologies to the DEARC or alcohol field are also eligible to apply.

    Letters of intent are due Sunday, Feb. 15, and full proposals are due Sunday, March 1. The projected award start date is Tuesday, Sept. 1. For full details, check the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Amy MacDonald or visit /centers/dearc/training/pilot-project.html

  • Listen to the second episode of "The Aha! Moment": "The science behind neverending movie sequels"

    Take a listen to the latest episode of "The Aha! Moment", presented by 91社区!

    You may think that the goal of movie studios is to churn out as many sequels as quickly as possible, but there's so much more strategy that goes into sequel production than what meets the eye.

    In this episode, we sit down with Professor Subimal Chatterjee from the 91社区 School of Management to explore the science behind movie sequels. Discover why studios strategically time their sequels, and learn the surprising truth about how sequels perform at the box office compared to critical reviews.

    You can listen to "The Aha! Moment" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact David Hermanovitch or visit /communications-and-marketing/media-public-relations/podcast.html

  • Provost Awards for Research Grants: "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Arts and Humanities"

    The Provost鈥檚 Office is accepting proposals for the 2026-27 cycle of the Provost Awards for Research Grants: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Arts and Humanities. The provost鈥檚 office will provide up to $100,000 annually in seed grants to support research addressing issues in a field of broad research interest. This program is designed to support individual investigators (or teams of investigators) who require seed funding ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for travel, equipment, supplies, data acquisition, personnel or other enablers in the initiation or expansion of a research project. The 2026 topic is "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Arts and Humanities". The increasing use of AI tools has necessitated an understanding of how these emerging technologies shape human expression, creativity, culture and society. 91社区 invites proposals for projects that explore AI鈥檚 potential as a tool and as a subject for critical analysis, illuminating ethical, cultural and philosophical issues while also pushing the limits of artistic practice and humanistic scholarship.

    Completed packages must be submitted electronically to the 91社区 Internal Opportunities Portal, at:

    The proposal deadline for the program is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. If you have any questions, contact Michael Jacobson, director of the Office of Strategic Research Initiatives, at mjacobso@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mike Jacobson or visit /academics/provost/excellence-awards/hri-award.html

  • FRI summer undergraduate research experiences

    The First-year Research Immersion (FRI) program is excited to announce its summer research opportunities for 2026!

    This year, the FRI program will run the signature Summer Research Immersion (SRI) program along with the Fast-Track Research Immersion (FtRI) program.

    For summer 2026, SRI will be running a 10-week research experience in the Clean Energy (chemistry and physics) stream. The 10-week SRI will run Summer Sessions I and III, from May 27-Aug. 1, and consists of two 4-credit courses (8 credits total). SRI will also be running a five-week experience in the Biomedical Chemistry stream. The five-week SRI will run Summer Session I, from May 27-June 29, and consist of one 4-credit course.

    Additionally, FtRI will be running research in the Biogeochemistry research stream. Participants will spend five weeks during Summer Session III, from June 15-July 18, and will consist of one 4-credit course. Following successful completion of FtRI, student researchers will be enrolled in the fall 2026 FRI course (4 credits) to complete the FRI program alongside current FRI students in the Biogeochemistry stream. This program has a three-week fieldwork component at Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Wallops Island, Va. that is cross-listed with GEOL 383M "Coastal Biogeochemistry", a three-credit geology course.

    Opportunities after these programs include continued research in faculty laboratories, industry internships and national fellowships. Both programs are competitive, application-based programs and will accept a limited number of students for the summer. More detailed information about each of these programs and courses can be found on the website below, including a video explanation for these courses and the process of applying or registering.

    Applications will operate on a rolling admission with an initial application review beginning Monday, March 2. The application deadline is Sunday, April 5.

    For More Information:

    Contact Caitlin Light or visit /first-year-research-immersion/sri/

Speakers and Lectures

  • Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun headlines MLK Fireside Chat

    Damola Adamolekun, the youngest CEO in Red Lobster鈥檚 history, will headline 91社区鈥檚 MLK Series Fireside Chat. He led Red Lobster through its 2024 bankruptcy recovery and has been featured in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Forbes. Admission is free, but tickets are required. For more information, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact DEI or visit /diversity-equity-inclusion/programs/mlk-series.html

  • 91社区 hosts annual National Day of Community Healing: Jan. 20

    91社区 recently earned the designation as a Truth, Community Healing, and Transformation (TCHT) Campus in fall 2025 and joins a distinguished network of 75 institutions. This year, 91社区 is proud to observe the second annual National Day of Community Healing (NDOCH) on Jan. 20, 2026, at the University Union in the Mandela Room, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The theme this year is 鈥淗ealing Begins with Us.鈥

    This collaborative event offers an opportunity for students, staff, faculty and community members to join as one to reflect on shared values, engaging in healing activities that focus on relationship building and changing narratives to expand our understanding of various lived experiences.

    Formally known as the National Day of Racial Healing, the event was established in 2017 by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation as part of its Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) initiative. This year鈥檚 key event will feature Denise 鈥淐irclemamma鈥 Holliday, the co-author of "Classroom Circles and Director of Coaching and School Support at EdTomorrow."

    A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration is required on B-Engaged at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Smith or visit

Training and Workshops

  • "Project Management for Supervisors" PSS Supervisor Group educational session Thursday

    From 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan 15, 2026, the PSS Supervisor Group is hosting an educational session on "Project Management for Supervisors", presented by project management professionals Zach Jones, Emily Oakley and Duane Theleman. The goal for this meeting is to learn about project management principles and tools, and how to apply them within a supervisory role.

    Click the link below to add the event to your calendar.

    For More Information:

    Contact Meghan McCarthy or visit

  • Upcoming Mental Health First Aid trainings for staff and faculty

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses, including substance use disorders. This program is free. Learn skills needed to provide initial help and support to those who may be developing a mental health issue, substance use problem and/or are experiencing a crisis. Training sessions for staff will be held on Jan. 12, Jan. 16 and Feb. 2.

    Email Beth Riley ( briley@binghamton.edu) to sign up!

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Riley

  • "Taking Control of Your Financial Future" Lunch and Learn event: Jan. 21

    Join the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for a session with Jorge Hernandez from the Association of Financial Educators (AFE). Learn practical tools and guidance to control your financial future.

    Participants will learn to create personalized financial plans, prepare for uncertainties and make informed decisions supporting lasting confidence and security. The event will take place at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21, via Zoom.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Resha Muir or visit

  • Digital Accessibility Help Drop-in Series

    New digital accessibility rules are just around the corner; are you ready? Bring your tricky documents and your questions on Thursday afternoons throughout the spring semester to The Learning Studio and get expert guidance on document accessibility, how to use the new accessibility tools available at 91社区 and anything else related to digital accessibility!

    See the schedule at the link below. Register or just drop in for assistance.

    For More Information:

    Contact Krista Poppe or visit

  • "Microsoft Copilot: Boosting Productivity with AI" workshop: Jan. 26

    The PSS Professional Development Committee is excited to invite you to the "Microsoft Copilot: Boosting Productivity with AI" virtual workshop from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26. This session is open to anyone interested with a 91社区 email address. Register via the link below.

    Presented by a Microsoft staff member, this hands-on, interactive webinar is designed specifically for 91社区 to explore the power of Microsoft Copilot Chat 鈥 your secure, enterprise-grade AI assistant. You will learn:

    - How Copilot Chat streamlines everyday tasks like summarizing documents, generating emails and creating presentations
    - Why Copilot Chat is the preferred, secure generative AI chat tool at 91社区
    - Real-world use cases
    - How to access Copilot Chat via Teams and the web, and what enterprise data protection means for your workflow
    - Prompting best practices

    Can鈥檛 attend live? Register to receive the event recording and materials after the event.

    For More Information:

    Contact Manar Sabry or visit

  • "Faculty Media Training: Amplify Your Work and Expertise": Feb. 4

    Want your work, ideas and accomplishments to reach a wider audience? In this one-hour session, the Office of Media and Public Relations will walk you through simple, effective ways to get your work (new research, ongoing projects, awards, events and more) and expertise in front of the public and in the news. This training will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in University Union 108.

    Learn how the Office of Media and Public Relations can help you connect with reporters, navigate interviews and take advantage of ready-made opportunities (videos, podcasts and more) to showcase your work and elevate your status as an expert in your field. You鈥檒l leave with practical tips and tools to amplify your impact beyond campus. Click the link below to learn more!

    For More Information:

    Contact John Brhel or visit