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Administrative

  • Scholarship 鈥 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 focused in improving healthcare systems.

    Studies are available in-person in Manhattan, online, or hybrid. This one-year 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.

    For More Information:

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

  • New 4+1 MS Systems Science option for Harpur students

    Are you a Harpur undergraduate student interested in expanding your career prospects? Consider applying to the Systems Science 4+1 MS Program.

    Undergraduate students from almost all disciplines are now eligible to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in Systems Science in one year via this specialized new 4+1 degree program. Develop your systems thinking and problem-solving skills and blaze a new trail in any scientific, engineering, business or management domain within today鈥檚 increasingly complex world.

    For More Information:

    Contact Erin Hornbeck or visit /ssie/graduate/systems-science.html

  • Eduroam Wi-Fi update 鈥 action needed by May 29

    As required by the Wi-Fi certificate vendor, ITS is making an important update to the Eduroam Wi-Fi network on May 29. In order to minimize service interruption, an additional one-time step is required by all users. While this step will install a new security certificate on your device, there will be no visible difference in Wi-Fi functionality. The new security certificate will reflect a required change in our Wi-Fi certificate vendor's name.

    To stay connected to Eduroam (campus Wi-Fi) without issues, run the latest version of JoinNow on your devices before May 29. This will get device ready for the new configuration. If you do not complete this, you may not be able to connect to the Eduroam network after May 29. If you connect on multiple devices (e.g., your laptop, your phone, etc.) this must be done on each device.

    To run JoinNow, download and run the utility at:

    A few notes:
    - You will need your 网曝黑料 UNiversity account password to log in.
    - On Windows and Mac computers, a file will be downloaded that you will need to click on to run.

    After May 29, follow the standard eduroam onboarding procedure at: /its/about/teams/operations-infrastructure/network_administration/wifi_connections-get_connected/

    Questions? Contact the ITS Help Desk at 607-777-6420.

    For More Information:

    Contact Help Desk

  • New faculty accessibility tool launching in Brightspace to support ADA Title II compliance

    网曝黑料 is implementing YuJa Panorama, a powerful accessibility integration within Brightspace, starting May 23. This tool identifies and helps fix accessibility issues in course content, empowering instructors to create more inclusive materials.

    Faculty will receive actionable feedback and tools within Brightspace to streamline accessibility efforts. Students will benefit from improved readability, alternative formats and easier navigation. This initiative supports ADA Title II compliance and reinforces the University's commitment to digital accessibility.

    The "YuJa Panorama Accessibility Platform For Faculty Knowledge" article provides an overview. Faculty training sessions are scheduled for May and September 鈥 find them on B-Engaged.

    For More Information:

    Contact Krista Poppe or visit

  • Spring semester OCCT and BC Transit service update

    OCCT will end service for the spring semester on Friday, May 16. 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 only service will run a combined service from 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23, until summer service begins Tuesday, May 27. The OCCT summer schedule will be posted on the OCCT website.

    BC Transit extra service on route 15 and route 16 will end service for the semester break. 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

Arts and Entertainment

  • "Sydeboob Duo" performance tonight

    Pushing the boundaries of modern techniques while honoring traditional performance practices, the contemporary chamber music group "Sydeboob Duo" (Anna Elder, soprano, and Sarah Steranka, flute) performs a program of new music. The concert will feature new compositions by members of 网曝黑料's Composition Studio, as well as works by Neva Derewetzky (M.M. '23), Rebecca Saunders, Anthony Braxton, Ramin Akhavijou and Beat Furrer.

    Join the Department of Music from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in Casadesus Recital Hall. Admission is free. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Manners or visit /music/events.html

Career Development

  • SUNY Startup Summer School 鈥 Apply by May 23

    SUNY Startup Summer School (S4) is a ten-week virtual training program that provides students, faculty and staff with the knowledge and networks that will enable them to commercialize breakthrough technology.

    S4 is a one-stop destination for instructional webinars led by renowned speakers, accelerated Innovation Corps entrepreneurial training by experienced coaches, and proposal development support from experts who specialize in working with researchers and startups. All SUNY students, faculty, staff, startup leaders and community members with entrepreneurial ambition are encouraged to enroll. S4 runs from late May through the end of July, and there is no cost to participate.

    Applications are being accepted now through May 23. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathryn Cherny or visit

General

Health and Wellness

  • Virtual Summer Intensive program for adolescents and adults who stutter

    Join the Division of Speech and Language Pathology for a free virtual therapy program for individuals ages 16 and up who stutter. This evidence-based program includes both group and individual therapy.

    The program will take place from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays between June 2 and July 3, online via Zoom.

    Participants will explore communication strategies, receive peer support and build greater self-awareness in a supportive environment. Register by completing the Google Form below.

    Contact: stutteringclin@binghamton.edu with any questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Kiana Tanghatar or visit

Recreation

  • Stay active with Campus Rec this summer, no membership needed

    Starting May 27, anyone with a valid 网曝黑料 ID card can enjoy Campus Recreation without a membership. Things may look a little different this summer, but Campus Rec is here to help you stay active.

    - FitSpace will be CLOSED for construction.
    - Strength equipment will be available in the gymnasium. A few pieces of select strength equipment for your use has been relocated.

    Your BingU ID grants access to:

    - The pool during open swim times (except May 27鈥30 due to the annual hot water shutdown).
    - Open recreation activities, like basketball and badminton.
    - The relocated strength equipment.
    - Locker rooms (bring your lock or rent a half-sized locker). Note that shower temperatures will be cooler from May 27鈥29.
    - Group fitness classes.

    Reach out with any questions to Laura Cichostepski, at lcichost@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Laura Cichostepski or visit /campus-recreation/current-hours.html

Research

  • Seeking trans and nonbinary identifying individuals assigned male at birth for a study on vocal effort (paid)

    网曝黑料's Vocal Gender Lab is conducting a research study to investigate how gender identity and expression affect the amount of effort a person uses when they speak. If eligible, participants will be asked to speak at a loud volume, like you would in a restaurant. The lab collects data from a microphone and participant self-ratings.

    We are recruiting trans-identifying individuals (those who are transgender, genderqueer, nonbinary, gender fluid, etc.) who:
    - Were assigned male at birth (AMAB)
    - Are between 18 鈥 50 years of age
    - Have healthy voice function
    - Speak English as their first language

    To determine eligibility, complete the survey at the link below.

    The experiment takes place at 网曝黑料鈥檚 JC Building, 10 Gannet Drive, next to the Johnson City Walmart, and takes approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete. Compensation is $20/hour.

    For more information, email Nichole Houle at vocalgenderlab@gmail.com or call (607) 777-4729 and ask for the Vocal Effort Study.

    For More Information:

    Contact Nichole Houle or visit

  • Stereotypes and Role Entrapment of People Who Stutter study

    Participate in an important survey investigating the type of advice given to people who stutter when selecting a career and the stereotypes associated with stuttering. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. No identifying information will be collected, and your responses will be kept confidential and anonymous. This study has been approved by the 网曝黑料 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
    participate in the research.

    For More Information:

    Contact Krittika Kunda or visit

  • Research study seeks participants 18 and older to take memory and other cognitive tests in MRI scanner (paid)

    Participate in an MRI study investigating how people predict the accuracy of their memory. The study consists of two sessions (Visit one will take one hour in Science 4, and Visit two will require two hours at UHS Vestal Hospital).

    You are eligible if:
    - You are at least 18 years of age,
    - Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision,
    - Do not have the following: history of neurological disease, severe traumatic brain injury, stroke, claustrophobia, drug or substance abuse, uncontrollable shaking, any conditions that would contraindicate MRI, such as having foreign metallic objects in the body, are left-handed (due to different patterns of brain activity) and pregnancy.

    You must pass a screener over the phone, which assesses MRI eligibility and your current cognitive functioning.

    In the first visit, you will take tests of executive function, word reading ability and fill out survey questions about your demographics, health history, global memory and perception of your mathematical abilities. In the second visit, your brain activity will be measured through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). While in the MRI scanner, you will see pictures of faces and objects, be asked to predict how well you remember them, and take a memory test for them. You will also be asked to complete mathematical tasks while inside the scanner.

    Participants will receive $20 per hour for participating in the study.

    If interested, email mac2research@binghamton.edu or call 607-444-2864.

    For More Information:

    Contact Ian McDonough or visit