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  • Big changes coming to BU Brain 鈥 see what鈥檚 new!

    Starting Fall 2025, 网曝黑料 is rolling out a modern upgrade to the BU Brain. Say hello to a more intuitive, user-friendly experience for accessing student data.

    Want a sneak peek? The Registrar鈥檚 Office is hosting live Zoom sessions this week to walk you through what鈥檚 changing 鈥 including updates to Unofficial Transcripts, Class Rosters and the Student Profile 鈥 and to hear your feedback. No RSVP is required for these sessions.

    Join the staff session this week at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 9. Use the Zoom link below to join.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jayne Burlingame or visit

  • Vice President for Research Bahgat Sammakia to step down; Lisa Gilroy named interim VPR

    Vice President for Research Bahgat Sammakia has announced plans to step down from his position and return to the faculty and his research beginning Aug. 1, 2025. Lisa Gilroy, currently associate vice president for research administration and Research Foundation operations manager, will serve as interim vice president for research.

    Sammakia, a SUNY distinguished professor of mechanical engineering, has served as vice president for research since 2010. During that time, annual research expenditures rose steadily, from $40.2 million to $87 million in FY 2024-25, reflecting a decade of consistent gains.

    Under Sammakia鈥檚 leadership, the University secured and reaffirmed its Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) status and now houses 19 organized research centers, anchored by the New York State Center of Excellence in Small-Scale Systems Integration and Packaging (S3IP), which he founded and will still direct. All of these centers have attracted new faculty, industrial memberships and state support, giving investigators the facilities and administrative support needed to compete for major research grants.

    鈥淏ahgat Sammakia has been a transformative leader for 网曝黑料鈥檚 research division,鈥 said President Harvey Stenger. 鈥淯nder his leadership, we achieved R1 status, expanded our research infrastructure and secured groundbreaking federal investments. We are deeply grateful for his vision, dedication and lasting contributions.鈥

    Gilroy brings more than three decades of experience in research administration at 网曝黑料, all within the Research Foundation for SUNY. She has served as associate vice president for research administration since 2023, overseeing the full life cycle of pre- and post-award functions and providing strategic and operational leadership to support faculty research. A member of the vice president for research鈥檚 senior leadership team, she has played a key role in shaping research policy, compliance and building administrative infrastructure across campus.

    Gilroy began her career at 网曝黑料 in 1986 and has held progressive roles in the Office of Sponsored Programs. She holds a master鈥檚 degree in public administration and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in applied social sciences from 网曝黑料 and is certified as both a research administrator (CRA) and financial research administrator (CFRA).

    网曝黑料-led research now injects millions of dollars into the local economy each year, fuels start-ups through research centers and addresses community needs from tick-borne disease to clean-energy workforce development. A national search for Sammakia鈥檚 successor will be conducted in the upcoming year.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline

  • NYS Deferred Compensation July webinars

    NYS Deferred Compensation is offering two free webinars in July.

    Learn about the "NY State and Local Retirement System (Pension)"
    at noon on Wednesday, July 9.

    A second webinar titled "NYSDCP Fund Mapping Overview" will be held at noon on Thursday, July 10.

    For more information and to register, click the link to the Human Resources News page below, then click on the June 27 link for access.

    For More Information:

    Contact Luanne Stento or visit

  • Data Cleanup Week: July 7-11

    Did you know that storing data impacts the environment and uses a significant amount of energy and water to back up, store and cool? Information Technology Services (ITS) is encouraging you to review and clean up your old, forgotten data on the network and Google Drives. By deleting unnecessary data, individuals can help the University save resources and reduce its carbon footprint.

    For more information, email itsustainability@binghamton.edu or visit the Knowledge Base at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Information Technology Services Help Desk or visit

  • 网曝黑料 Foundation FY 2024-25 cut-off date

    The 网曝黑料 Foundation鈥檚 fiscal year is June 30. If you have a complete voucher packet or funds to deposit, remit no later than Friday, June 27. The final submission date for 2024-25 voucher packets (marked FY 24/25 on the voucher) is Friday, July 11, 2025. Submit via email to bufacct@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Yiling Ji

  • Mandela Room and Old Union Hall room requests opening for Spring 2026

    Thinking about your department鈥檚 future events? The Union will begin accepting requests for events for the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall from Jan. 2, 2026, through Aug. 1, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27. Use B-There at the link below to make a request.

    For all other rooms:
    The Union will begin accepting requests for events in non-classroom spaces from Aug. 2-Dec. 24, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10. These spaces include:
    - Culinary Makerspace
    - UU Fireplace Lounge
    - CIW Dining Center
    - Peace Quad and Spine locations
    - UU General Meeting Rooms (UU 111, 121, 122, 123, 124, W324, 325 and B08)
    - UU Practice Room WB14B
    - Tillman Lobby and Library Breezeway Tabling
    - YS Kim Korean Student Center

    Faculty/staff can request all other Union Rooms for the Fall 2025 Semester on July 1, 2025.

    For More Information:

    Contact Catherine Faughnan or visit

  • UUP $800 contractual base salary increase

    UUP employees who have completed 12 consecutive years of full-time service at 网曝黑料 are eligible for a contractual $800 increase to their base salary, effective July 1, 2025, pursuant to Article 20.10(c) of the UUP Agreement.

    To be eligible for this increase, employees must:
    - Be full-time as of July 1, 2025
    - Have previously received a service payment under Subsection 鈥渁鈥 or 鈥渂鈥 of Article 20.10 of the UUP Agreement
    - Have completed twelve (12) consecutive years of full-time service at the campus at 网曝黑料

    The effective date is July 1, 2025. The increase will be shown on the paycheck date of July 16, 2025.

    Note: For employees who reach their 12-year service milestone after July 1, 2025, the increase will take effect on their 12-year anniversary date, not on July 1.

    For questions about the payment, contact Payroll at 777-6284.

    For More Information:

    Contact Taliba Abdussalaam

  • Summer 2025 Pilot of New Course Evaluation System (CES) for Harpur and CCPA

    Dear faculty,

    I am pleased to share that 网曝黑料 will pilot a new Course Evaluation System (CES) powered by Watermark during the Summer 2025 term. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to modernizing the student feedback process and enhancing the course evaluation experience for both students and instructors.

    The pilot will be limited to courses offered through the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA). Faculty teaching in these colleges will be automatically included in the pilot and will receive email notifications from the CES platform with details regarding the courses involved and the evaluation timelines.

    Faculty who wish to opt out of course evaluations during the pilot may do so through the Brightspace course evaluation site or by logging into their CES account directly and manually removing their course(s) before the survey period ends. The CES login is:

    Faculty in all other colleges and schools will continue to use the existing Student Opinion of Teaching (SOOT) system for their Summer 2025 courses.

    Following the pilot, CES will become the official course evaluation system for all schools and colleges starting in Fall 2025. The insights gathered this summer will be invaluable in ensuring a smooth transition and a consistent, high-quality evaluation experience across the university.

    网曝黑料 greatly appreciates your partnership as we move forward with this important initiative. If you have any questions or would like additional information, feel free to contact Nasrin Fatima, CES administrator, at nfatima@binghamton.edu.

    Thank you for your continued dedication to excellence in teaching.

    Warm regards,
    Donald E. Hall
    Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
    网曝黑料

    For More Information:

    Contact Nasrin Fatima or visit

  • 网曝黑料 Foundation Office summer hours

    The 网曝黑料 Foundation Accounting Services Office's normal business hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

    The office will be closed for lunch from 1-1:30 p.m. from Monday, June 16, through Thursday, Aug. 14. The office will be closed on Friday, Aug. 15.

    For More Information:

    Contact Yiling Ji

Career Development

  • Professional vacancy: Admissions and student services specialist, CCPA Social Work

    Professional vacancy: Admissions and student services specialist, CCPA Social Work

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Enrollment and advising specialist, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences

    Professional vacancy: Enrollment and advising specialist, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Enrollment and advising specialist, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences (part-time)

    Professional vacancy: Enrollment and advising specialist, Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences (part-time)

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Administrative operations coordinator, Alumni Engagement

    The administrative operations coordinator for Alumni Engagement is a member of the Alumni Relations team within the Office of Alumni Engagement, reporting directly to the associate director for alumni engagement operations. The OAE team coordinates programs to engage and communicate with an alumni base that grows and becomes more diverse with each successive graduating class and the students who eventually matriculate to alumni status. This position provides administrative support for many non-event-oriented endeavors, overseeing volunteer management efforts and managing the general operations of the office. The administrative operations coordinator will supervise a small team of student workers and interns.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Recruitment and development coordinator, Collegiate Science and Technology Entry

    The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) and Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at 网曝黑料 are funded by the New York State Education Department to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups who pursue professional licensure and careers in mathematics,
    science, technology and health-related fields. The CSTEP and STEP grants focus on preparing students for postsecondary educational opportunities and careers in licensed professions. Eligible participants are New York state residents from African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or Alaskan native backgrounds and/or are economically disadvantaged.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Senior staff assistant, Innovative Simulation and Practice Center and Interprofessional Education

    Professional vacancy: Senior staff assistant, Innovative Simulation and Practice Center and Interprofessional Education

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship

    This award honors early career faculty whose scholarly or creative activities have already achieved significant recognition and, crucially, hold strong promise for field-defining impact in the future. This award is open to faculty across all disciplines, including performance-based or creative disciplines and those that focus on pedagogical research.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Bailey Benninger or visit /academics/provost/excellence-awards/chancellor-horizon.html

  • Professional vacancy: Online academic specialist and academic advisor

    Professional vacancy: Online academic specialist and academic advisor

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Program manager, New Energy New York

    网曝黑料's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (EIP) is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative program manager to support the New Energy New York (NENY) initiative. This individual will serve as an operational lead for core programs within NENY, with additional responsibilities related to federal grant reporting and compliance. Reporting to the deputy director of NENY, the program manager will oversee program design and delivery, stakeholder engagement and day-to-day coordination of activities across NENY's innovation and workforce development programs. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and adaptable professional with experience managing cross-sector initiatives, particularly those focused on clean energy, advanced manufacturing or public-private partnerships.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Budget analyst

    Professional vacancy: Budget analyst

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Career coach and employer engagement coordinator

    Professional vacancy: Career coach and employer engagement coordinator

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Call for applications: Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention

    The Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year for Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention. Applications must be submitted no later than Aug. 1, 2025, and are open to faculty from any discipline. To apply or learn more about eligibility and requirements, click the link below.

    *网曝黑料 faculty members will also receive research funds of $2,500 upon completion of the program.*

    Every academic discipline has something to contribute to the protection of human rights and the prevention of large-scale, identity-based violence. The Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) has pioneered the Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention program to engage faculty in a guided process of learning and exploration of the potential for their disciplines to contribute to atrocity prevention. Fellows learn from I-GMAP鈥檚 faculty, staff and practitioner visitors, and alongside faculty from a wide range of disciplines, both within their cohort and from previous cohorts. The program culminates with each faculty member modifying at least one of their own courses to integrate an atrocity prevention lens through innovative and engaged pedagogical approaches.

    The upcoming program runs from September 2025 through May 2026 (with a break during December and January), primarily in an online and asynchronous format, with synchronous meetings at the start and finish of the program.

    Faculty members can apply by using a simple form. If deans, chairs or colleagues would like to nominate a faculty member for the program, it is encouraged to share this call for applications with them directly or to contact I-GMAP鈥檚 Co-Director Kerry Whigham at kwhigham@binghamton.edu to share that faculty member鈥檚 information.

    For the first time, the faculty fellowship is open to college/university educators from any country around the world. Faculty members from any college or university and any discipline or professional field are eligible to become fellows. The Faculty Fellowship Program is currently only available in English, so fluency in English is a requirement of participation.

    Applications are open now and will be accepted until Aug. 1, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified by Aug. 30. If you have questions about the Faculty Fellows Program, contact Kerry Whigham at kwhigham@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Nicole Barren or visit /i-gmap/our-work/charles-e-scheidt-faculty-fellows-program/index.html

Construction

  • Volleyball court improvement projects

    The contractor for the volleyball improvements project began work on Thursday, June 26. The project will take place in the Mountainview, Dickinson and Newing communities. The work includes new netting, sand, court borders and court lighting at all of the courts. The project also includes installation of electrical infrastructure for the court lighting. The contractor will begin with fence installation at the Mountainview and Dickinson courts. Work will be ongoing throughout the remainder of the summer and will be completed by Friday, August 8. The project does not include any roadway closures.

    Contact Brian Palmiter, project coordinator, with any questions at bpalmiter@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Brian Palmiter

  • Science 1 water shutdown Tuesday

    There will be a water shutdown affecting Science 1 from 6-8 a.m. Tuesday, July 8. The shutdown is needed to install valves for the Chenango Room Addition project.

    Contact Lisa Sklener with any questions at lsklener@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lisa Sklener

  • Pharmacy R&D exterior window caulking: July 7-11

    Exterior window caulking will take place at the Pharmacy R&D Building from July 7-11.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lisa Sklener

  • Lecture Hall work affects Connector Road/West Drive intersection: July 14-18 and July 30-Aug. 1

    Utility work for the new Lecture Hall project will affect the Connector Road/West Drive intersection July 14-18. The intersection will be closed that week for the installation of a sanitary line.

    The intersection will again be affected July 30-Aug. 1, when a storm line is installed. The Connector Road will be reduced to one lane during this time.

    A temporary pedestrian walkway to be installed along Connector Road after sanitary and storm tie-ins are complete. During this work, pedestrians will be detoured through the Hinman Complex from the M lots until after sanitary line installation and the temporary sidewalk is complete. Signage will be provided.

    Contact Jennifer Bourassa with any questions at jbourassa@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Bourassa

  • Brief electrical shutdown to affect several buildings: July 26

    There will be an electrical shutdown lasting about ten seconds at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 26. The shutdown is needed to perform switching in an electrical substation. The following buildings will be affected:

    - Admissions Center
    - Baseball Clubhouse and Fieldhouse
    - Cleveland Hall
    - Delaware Hall
    - Endicott Hall
    - Events Center
    - Health Services and Harpur's Ferry
    - Hughes Hall
    - Lecture Hall/Classroom Wing
    - Lehmann Hall
    - Old Digman
    - Old O'Connor / Old Johnson
    - Old Rafuse
    - Physical Facilities
    - Science Library
    - Science 4
    - Science 5

    Equipment/appliances sensitive to power surges should be shut down ahead of time or plugged into a surge protection device. Computers should be on battery backup or properly shut down to avoid data loss. Contact Sandy DeJohn with any questions at sdejohn@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sandy DeJohn

  • Library Tower storefront/facade study work

    Work on the east and west sides of the Bartle Library Tower will begin on Tuesday, July 8, and is expected to continue through Friday, Aug. 1. All parking spaces in lot LT will be opened once work is completed. This work is weather-dependent, as the contractor cannot use the swing stage during storms.

    The column that was exposed at the north entrance of the Library Tower needs to be restored. This work will begin on Monday, Aug. 11. Removal of all temporary scaffolding at the north entrance will occur during the week of Aug. 18.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lisa Sklener

  • Lot M1 expansion work

    Work will begin Monday, June 23, on the Lot M1 parking expansion project. A portion of lot M1 on the east side will be closed beginning Monday, June 23, to allow for contractor access and staging. The project is scheduled to last the duration of the summer months and should be completed before classes start this fall. There will be an increase in truck traffic into lot M1 for the duration of this project. Another notice will be issued later this summer when the entire lot will be closed for repaving.

    Contact James Kane, project coordinator, with any questions at jkane14@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact James Kane

  • Science 1 restrooms closures

    The following restrooms are being closed for work related to the upcoming Chenango Room renovation project. Beginning today, March 13, Science 1 restrooms 116A and 120A and the janitor's closet, 118, will be closed until Aug. 2026. Restrooms in the other wing,155A and 151A, will be available, as well as Academic B rooms 115 and 117. Beginning March 17, restrooms 245A and 247A (accessed via the elevator or stair A) will also be available. Signage will be in place to direct people to these alternate locations.

    Contact Joseph Costello with any questions at jcostello5@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joe Costello

  • Science 2 lab renovations

    A contractor will begin the renovation of Science 2 labs/rooms 302-306 and 328-330, beginning Monday, May 5. They will be occupying a staging area adjacent to the building. The contractor will begin with abatement of rooms 328 and 329, and there will be some noise from debris removal. The project will be completed on August 19.

    Contact Joe Costello, at jcostello5@bignhamton.edu, with any questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joe Costello

  • Pool closure for expansion-related maintenance

    The East Gym pool is closed indefinitely for maintenance related to the expansion project. Campus Recreation will share updates on its webpage, through Dateline and on the Campus Rec app as soon as more information is available.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jane Kallmerten or visit /campus-recreation/current-hours.html

  • East Gym Addition construction activity

    Preliminary construction activity for the East Gym Addition project will begin Monday, Nov. 4. The contractor will be fencing the site and conducting surveying work. A construction trailer to support operations will be delivered to the staging area on lot E1 before 7 a.m. A section of the walkway on the north side of the East Gym, from the track to the recreation tennis courts, will be closed with signage in place indicating pedestrian detours. The track and courts will remain accessible. As previously announced, parking in lot E1 will be closed beginning Nov. 4. Alternate parking is available in lot G1 or elsewhere on campus. The project is expected to take 18 months to complete.

    Contact project coordinator Gregg Konnick with any questions, at gkonnick@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Gregg Konnick

  • Lot E1 closure

    Parking lot E1 will be closed Monday, Nov. 4, in advance of activity associated with the East Gym addition project. The lot will remain closed for the duration of the project, which is anticipated to take 15 to 18 months. The contractor will be using the lot to support construction activities. Additional parking is available in lot G1 adjacent to the Welcome Center. Signage is in place to indicate the upcoming closure.

    Contact Gregg Konnick, project coordinator, at gkonnick@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Gregg Konnick

General

  • July NewB Cafe Wednesday

    The Office of Talent and Engagement invites new employees (Faculty, professional staff, classified staff, MC, RF) to take a tour and learn what services and programs are available to employees at Bartle Library. Much like the books that are in the Library's collection, 网曝黑料's new employees have a story to tell!

    The July NewB Cafe will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Bartle Library. Register by Tuesday, July 8. For any questions, contact Andre Mathis, employee engagement specialist, at amathis@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andre Mathis or visit

  • 网曝黑料's best stories sent to your inbox every week! Sign up today to stay connected

    Every Saturday, we鈥檙e delivering the top stories about 网曝黑料鈥檚 incredible students, faculty and graduates right to your inbox! Don鈥檛 miss out 鈥 sign up so you can stay connected with everything you need to know about Bing.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit

  • Q Center Pride Party: July 16

    Pride month may be over, but the Summer of Pride continues on campus and in the greater 网曝黑料 area! Join the Q Center 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, in the Union Marketplace Fireplace Lounge and Patio for free food, inclusive community engagement and free pride giveaways!

    In collaboration with Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the Q Center will also host a Pride Party for the Health Sciences Campus in Johnson City from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Health Sciences Building.

    The following weekend, the campus community can join Q Center staff at the Chenango County Pride Festival on Saturday, July 19, and at the Ross Park Zoo Pride Day on Sunday, July 20. The Q Center will be actively participating in both events. Additional information can be found on the Q Center website below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Nick Martin or visit /centers/lgbtq/summerofpride.html

  • Sheila Doyle retirement reception: July 17

    Join 网曝黑料 from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at the VIP Lounge of the Bearcats Baseball Complex, for a reception to honor Sheila Doyle as she begins her next chapter serving the University community after 25-plus years of achievements, contributions and lasting impact.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lisa Stanich

  • NSF funding available for your technology development at 2025 RE+ Conference

    Are you conducting translational research, or do you have an exciting invention or innovation in the renewable energy sector? Researchers, students and entrepreneurs at 网曝黑料 have the opportunity to receive grant funding to progress their research or innovation. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Program gives researchers funding and training to explore the commercial path forward for their research, inventions and products.

    The four-week Hybrid Regional I-Corps Course comprises virtual sessions, mentoring and the opportunity to interact with key customers and industry stakeholders, while opening up access to $5,000 in funding to attend the RE+ Conference from Sept. 8鈥11, in Las Vegas, Nev.

    Successful teams have the opportunity to progress to the national-level NSF I-Corps Teams Program, providing $50,000 in grant funding.

    The hybrid course starts on Sept. 18. Apply by Wednesday, July 23, at:

    For questions, contact Epiphany Munoz, at emunoz2@binghamton.edu. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Epiphany A Munoz or visit /research/division-offices/innovation/programs/nsf-i-corps.html

  • Department signups for UFEST now open

    If your department is interested in tabling at UFEST in the fall, on Saturday, Aug. 23, signups are now available at the link below. This event highlights ways for students to get involved with student organizations; departments that highlight this involvement will be given preference.

    Note that, due to limited space, it is preferred that departments sign up for this "involvement fair"-style event only if they have a student organization association.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Keegin or visit

  • Campus accident reporting procedure

    An injured employee or student must report any accident where medical attention and/or first aid is required, or whenever any apparent bodily injury is received by the injured.

    All employees must complete a "Form CS-13: Employee Report of Accident or Injury" within three days of the incident. Retain a copy for your files. Forward the original to your supervisor, who will complete their portion. Supervisors are to forward the original to Human Resources, with a copy to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).

    For more details, go to the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Environmental Health & Safety or visit /operations/policies/policy-802.html

  • ISSS seeks Friendship Family Program participants Fall 2025

    The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is recruiting new members for its Friendship Family Program, which provides an opportunity for a family or individual from the community to form a social relationship with one or more international students. This can consist of family dinners, phone calls or getting together for coffee, tea or a movie. Friendship Families also make a special effort to reach out to students during the holidays when campus is closed. Participants are paired in late August and will meet at a fall semester Meet and Greet event.

    Note: Friendship Families do not provide housing, financial, academic, medical or psychological assistance. Interested Friendship Families can apply online by Sunday, July 27. Questions may be directed to Annie Smith at dsmith66@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Annie Smith or visit /international/student-scholar-services/programs/friendship-family-program.html

  • 2025 Campus Appreciation Picnic: July 31

    President Harvey Stenger invites all 网曝黑料 faculty, staff and retirees to attend Appreciation Day from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, on the Peace Quad, in recognition and celebration of your contributions to campus.

    网曝黑料 Dining Services will provide a BBQ-themed lunch and is proud to welcome award-winning, seasoned grill master Matt Mantini to campus for the event. Chef Mantini will bring his nationally recognized BBQ to Campus Appreciation Day, delivering authentic, competition-worthy flavors.

    Supervisors are asked to adjust employee schedules so that all clerical and support staff may attend the picnic for at least one hour.

    In case of rain, the event will be held in the Mandela Room in the University Union.

    For employees who work overnight shifts, the Appreciation event will take place from 11:15 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, July 31, in the Mandela Room.

    This event is for faculty, staff and retirees only. If you have any questions about this event, email Sarah LoPiccolo at bingevents@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sarah LoPiccolo

  • Required B-Engaged group re-registration

    Beginning Monday, June 16, University offices/departments with B-Engaged groups will be required to complete a brief group re-registration form for their office. This exercise will help make the system as accurate as possible and ensure each group鈥檚 contact information is up-to-date going into another exciting academic year.听
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    Upon logging into B-Engaged, group officers will see a blue notice that re-registration is required for their group. All officers need to do is click the blue "Group Re-Registration" button and complete the accompanying form, which should take 1-2 minutes.听When completing the form, make sure to add any new officers and remove anyone who is no longer an officer for your group.

    Only one officer from each group will need to complete the re-registration process. Once you submit the form, the process is complete, and the banner will no longer appear. Group officers are encouraged to complete this no later than Friday, August. 1.听

    If you need officer access to your departmental group, want听your听group deactivated听or have any other B-Engaged questions, contact听 bengaged@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Giovanna Innocenti or visit

Health and Wellness

  • "Peaceful Poses: Gentle Yoga for Inner Calm" event today

    Campus in the summertime is one of the most peaceful times of year! Take advantage of the beautiful weather and quiet campus by joining EAP in some "Peaceful Poses" at 4 p.m. Monday, July 7, at the Fine Arts Memorial Courtyard. The rain location will be inside the Fine Arts building, on the northern side of the courtyard.

    This is the perfect introduction to yoga for those who are new to the practice, while still being calming and soothing for the more seasoned yogis out there!

    These sessions will be lead by Ramona Lena, a B-Healthy campus agent, who is passionate about sharing many types of yoga and inspiring people to improve their quality of life through breathing, meditation and physical yoga poses.

    If you require any disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aides to comfortably attend and participate, reach out to Angella Kim at akim@binghamton.edu. If you are able, provide 3-5 days of advanced notice regarding your equal access needs.

    For More Information:

    Contact Employee Assistance Program or visit

  • Free Mental Health First Aid trainings available

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This program is completely free of cost. 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. The training consists of a six- to eight-hour in-person training (requirements for a three-year certification).

    Trainings are offered on Tuesday, July 15, Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, Aug. 7.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Brett Ford

Recreation

  • Lunchtime fitness with Campus Recreation begins today

    Campus Recreation is offering a series of free fitness classes for current 网曝黑料 students, faculty and staff, no membership required.

    Classes start at 12:15 p.m. and are located in East Gym Room 24:
    - Monday: Total Body Strength
    - Tuesday: Yoga
    - Wednesday: Total Body Strength
    - Thursday: Pilates

    Participants are encouraged to register in advance (up to 48 hours before each class) at .

    For More Information:

    Contact Jody Sobel or visit /campus-recreation/current-hours.html

  • Summer Tennis Camp at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center

    The Lane-Starke Tennis Center is gearing up to begin its Juniors tennis camps for players ages 5-17! From June 23 to Aug. 11, young players will sharpen their skills, make new friends and enjoy the thrill of the game!

    Want the full-day camp experience? Campers can register for Horse Camp in the afternoon through Unity Stables for double the fun! Register at:

    Sign up now 鈥 spots are filling fast! For full camp info and to register online visit the link below, call us at 607-777-3491 or come see us at 3801 Mill Street.

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit

  • Adult Tennis Camp for beginners to pros: June 2-Aug. 28

    Improve your court skills and have fun all summer! Adult tennis camps are two hours of quality instruction daily on both the indoor and outdoor courts at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center. Focus on techniques, singles and doubles strategies, as well as drills designed to sharpen your on-court decision-making skills. Camp runs from June 2-Aug. 28.

    Go to the Tennis Center website at the link below, call (607)777-3491 or stop by to sign up!

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit

Research

  • Child participants needed for vision research

    The Infant and Child Studies Project, directed by Peter Gerhardstein, is looking for children between the ages of 5 and 12 to participate in vision research! The lab is interested in how digital media experience (social media, Minecraft, other digital games) affects visual perception, how children form visual memories and other questions. The lab is currently conducting studies using several different methods, including eye-tracking and event-related potential studies (ERPs are a measure of brainwaves) as well as touch-screen response tasks.

    To discuss the details of the studies and what you and your child might expect, contact gerhard@binghamton.edu. Visits typically last about 30-60 minutes and offer $20 travel reimbursement for parents. If you are interested, visit the webpage below for more information or to sign up!

    For More Information:

    Contact Peter Gerhardstein or visit /psychology/labs/baby/parents.html

  • Inviting adults to be participate in reading research

    The VARY Lab is inviting adults to participate in a study of reading and eye movements. The study takes place in the VARY Lab in the Johnson City building. Participants read on the computer screen while a camera measures eye movements, and answer questions about short stories. This lasts approximately one hour, and participants are compensated twenty dollars for their time.

    You are eligible if you are between the ages of 18-65, read and understand English, have normal vision (or glasses or contacts that correct vision to normal) and don't have a condition that could affect head movements or reading ability, like Parkinson's disease or dyslexia.

    Interested? Contact the VARY lab at varylab@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dawna M Duff

  • Research study invitation for children in fourth to sixth grade

    Dawna Duff and the VARY Lab are inviting children to take part in a study to test a method for teaching the skill of learning words while reading. The lab thinks this may help children with reading and/or language difficulties. Children who participate meet online with a member of the team, either once or five times. Children are paid $15 per visit. If any of the statements below apply to your child, the lab would be delighted to hear from you and give you information about the study:

    - Has difficulties understanding what he/she reads
    - Has difficulties writing sentences or longer texts
    - Is described as 鈥渘ot a good listener鈥 (by teachers, parents or others)
    - Has difficulty paying attention
    - Is receiving services or extra help at school for reading
    - Has a diagnosis of learning disability, language disorder or developmental language disorder
    - Receives services from a speech language pathologist (for language)

    For more information, contact varylab@binghamton.edu, or call 607-777-4607.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dawna Duff