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  • VIDEO: 鈥橳was the Night Before Finals

    Wishing you all the best of luck on finals! But first, gather 鈥榬ound as 绿帽社 President Harvey Stenger reads one of his favorites, 鈥溾橳was the Night Before Finals," a 绿帽社 spin on a holiday classic.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit

  • Protect your property and valuables while away on the upcoming holiday break

    As we approach the end of the semester, it鈥檚 essential to ensure that your personal belongings and property are kept safe while away on holiday breaks. Property crime, including theft of laptops, phones, bicycles and other valuables, can happen anywhere.

    Taking proactive steps can greatly reduce the risk of becoming a victim. Below are some practical tips to help protect belongings:

    - Ensure exterior lighting and door and window locks are in good working order: Report any issues with non-working security infrastructure to your landlord/property manager.

    - Take your valuables home with you: Items such as TVs computers, gaming consoles and jewelry have been commonly reported stolen from unoccupied residences.

    - Use a high-quality lock to secure bicycles: U-locks are generally more secure than cable locks. Lock both the frame and the wheels to a sturdy bike rack.

    - Keep cars locked: Keep valuables out of open view and park in a well-lighted area. Even the presence of loose change in the front console is enough for a perpetrator to break into your vehicle.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joseph Gallagher

  • Fall semester OCCT and BC Transit service update

    OCCT will end service for the fall semester on Friday, Dec. 13. 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. 1.

    BC Transit extra service on Route 15 and Route 16 has ended 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

  • Parking on campus during snowfall

    TAPS reminds the campus community 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 TAPS or visit /maps/pdfs/campus_map.pdf

  • Faculty representatives to the Presidential search committee have been selected

    Thank you to everyone who participated in the process of selecting faculty to serve on the presidential search committee, including the nominees, the faculty supporters in the nomination process, all voters and staff support.

    Join in appreciation of colleagues representing faculty on the Presidential search committee (in alphabetical order):

    - Paul Chiarot, Watson College, Mechanical Engineering
    - Tina Chronopoulus, Harpur College, Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
    - Eric Cotts, Harpur College, Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy
    - Komla Dzigbede, CCPA, Public Administration and Policy
    - Barry Jones, Harpur College, Economics
    - Debi Mishra, SOM, Marketing
    - Sue O'Brien, Decker College, Physical Therapy

    See the complete memo below for full information on the faculty representatives and the elected alternates.

    Aaron Beedle, Chair, Faculty Senate

    For More Information:

    Contact Aaron Beedle or visit

  • Incident reporting

    We want to inform and remind you of a principle that serves as an essential element of our community.

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

    Our community condemns racism, hatred or bigotry. This includes Islamophobia, antisemitism and threats or insults directed at individuals or groups based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability status, political affiliation or other traits.

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

    Find the Discrimination and Harrassment policy here: https://shorturl.at/fOfar
    The UCC website can be found at: /counseling/index.html
    The Dean of Students website can be found at: /dean-of-students/index.html
    The CARE Team website can be found at: /services/care-team/index.html

    For More Information:

    Contact Bathabile Mthombeni or visit

Arts and Entertainment

  • Kingdom Choir Christmas Concert at Anderson Center - Dec. 14

    At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, the Anderson Center welcomes London鈥檚 Kingdom Choir to the Osterhout Concert Theater stage for a special holiday performance.

    The Kingdom Choir first attracted the world鈥檚 attention when they performed their show-stopping performance of 鈥淪tand By Me鈥 in front of a worldwide television audience of over two billion at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018. The Choir鈥檚 infectious joy and spirit, matched only by their raw Gospel spiritual style, has since taken them around the world.

    Founded in 1994 by award-winning conductor Karen Gibson, the choir draws from various Christian traditions and is dedicated to creating a sound that reflects the community they share through their warm energy and enthusiastic performances. The Choir鈥檚 recording of 鈥淪tand By Me鈥 went straight to the top of the Billboard charts and they released a full-length recording on Sony Music. The Choir has performed and told their success story through numerous media outlets including ABC鈥檚 Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, NBC鈥檚 The Today Show (welcoming Hoda Kotb on her return from maternity leave), NPR鈥檚 All Things Considered, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The New York Times and more.

    Tickets for the general public range from $25-60, with a 10% discount on premium seats for seniors, veterans and 绿帽社 faculty/staff and alumni. Student and child tickets cost just $10 for any seat in the house. On sale now through the Anderson Center Box Office, online at the link below, or by calling 607-777-ARTS.

    For More Information:

    Contact Chris Bodnarczuk or visit

General

  • Clearance sale at the Bookstore

    The Bookstore will take off an additional 50% clearance of in-store reduced items from Tuesday, Dec. 10 to Friday, Dec. 13. Stop in for some holiday shopping!

    For More Information:

    Contact 绿帽社 Bookstore

  • Parking during break for residents leaving vehicles on campus

    Resident students with a parking permit who choose to leave vehicles on campus over break must be parked in these lots during the break: G1, M1, O2, S1, Y4, ZZ North or South.

    See the campus map below for lot locations.

    For More Information:

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

  • OCCT passenger survey

    OCCT wants to hear from you! Fill out the OCCT passenger survey at the link below. Regular and infrequent riders are encouraged to complete the survey to help OCCT continually improve service.

    The survey will be open for response until Friday, Dec. 13, and can be found using the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact OCCT or visit

  • Finals week and semester break Food Pantry pick-up hours

    The Campus Food Pantry pick-up hours for finals week can be found below. Hours will be limited during the semester break and will be posted on the Food Pantry website at the link below. Spring semester hours for both pantries will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

    - 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 9
    - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10
    - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11
    - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12
    - Closed Friday, Dec. 13, through Wednesday, Jan. 1

    For More Information:

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

  • Summer and Fall 2025 study abroad 鈥 Applications open

    Are you interested in spending a semester abroad? The Office of International Education and Global Initiatives is thrilled to announce that summer and fall applications are now open!

    Application deadlines for our programs are as soon as Wednesday, Jan. 8, and as late as Saturday, March 1, so apply as soon as you can. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Sallai or visit

  • Latte of the Month: Peppermint Mocha

    Kick off December with a seasonal favorite at the Library Tower Cafe in Bartle Library! The Peppermint Mocha, available from Dec. 1-13, is a creamy latte with hints of chocolate and mint, topped with vanilla whipped cream for an extra cozy touch. Perfect for warming up between classes or study sessions during the final season!

    For More Information:

    Contact Lori Benson

  • Rented books due to the Bookstore

    Did you rent textbooks this semester? They must be returned to the Bookstore before you leave campus! All rentals are due by Friday, Dec. 13. Students can return them in person or at the contactless drop-off table outside the Bookstore's first-floor entrance.

    To mail them back, go to:

    Students will need to sign in with the email receiving reminder emails (check spam or other email accounts). You can ship multiple rental orders in one box with one label, no matter the weight.

    For More Information:

    Contact 绿帽社 Bookstore or visit

  • Safe Ride to end service for the semester break

    Safe Ride will end service for the semester break after Friday, Dec. 13. Service will resume at the start of the spring semester.

    During this time, if you are in need of an on-campus safety escort, contact University Police at 607-777-2393.

    For More Information:

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

  • Civil dialogue ambassador 鈥 Applications open

    The Center for Civic Engagement is recruiting three students to join the 绿帽社 team as civil dialogue ambassadors. The ambassadors will work as part of the Civil Dialogue Project to foster respectful and challenging conversations to help students responsibly engage and better understand themselves, each other and their community.

    Specific responsibilities include:
    - Participate in training to build skills in dialogue facilitation
    - Plan and host dialogues and related events and activities
    - Promote the Civil Dialogue Project on campus
    - Support civil dialogue trainings and events

    Civil dialogue ambassadors are expected to commit around five hours per week throughout the spring semester. This is an unpaid position, but students may be eligible for academic credit.

    To apply, submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest to cce@binghamton.edu with "Civil Dialogue Ambassador" in the subject line. Applications are due Sunday, Jan. 26.

    For More Information:

    Contact Alison Twang

Recreation

  • December modified hours at East Gym, Rec Center

    The East Gym will close at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and remain closed for the weekend, Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15. The following week (Dec. 16-20*), FitSpace will have open access to anyone with a valid BingU ID, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

    The building, including FitSpace, will be closed Dec. 21-Jan. 5, and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 6. Check the Google calendar on for updates.

    *Note: the women鈥檚 locker room will be unavailable this week due to shower tiling upgrades.

    For More Information:

    Contact Holly Brown

Research

  • Survey for students with varied legal statuses

    The 绿帽社 Policy Project is a student-run organization on 绿帽社鈥檚 campus that researches, writes and advocates for implementing policies that address issues both on 绿帽社鈥檚 campus and in the Broome County area.

    This semester, the policy groups is focusing on undocumented students and students with varied legal statuses to create a policy on how the university can better support them. This survey is anonymous and should not take more than 5-10 minutes. The information gathered from this survey will influence the focus of the policy and provide valuable insight into the needs of students with varied legal statuses. The aim is to develop a policy that amplifies the voices of undocumented students and ensures they can be better supported on campus.

    If you have any questions or further information you would like to share, reach out to policyproject@binghamtonsa.org. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Luna Azcurrain or visit

  • FRI's Summer 2025 research opportunities

    Are you interested in getting involved in research and maybe even doing research this summer at 绿帽社? If so, the First-year Research Immersion (FRI) program has summer research opportunities that might be right for you!

    The FRI summer programs provide science and engineering students with a one-of-a-kind research experience. Working alongside faculty and fellow students on cutting-edge research projects, you'll tackle weighty world issues, build powerful relationships and set a course for college and career success. This year, the FRI program will be running its signature summer program, the Summer Research Immersion (SRI) program, along with the Fast-Track Research Immersion (FtRI) program.


    For Summer 2025, SRI will be running research in our Clean Energy (chemistry and physics) stream. Participants will spend the summer researching clean energy technologies and gain valuable experience and knowledge. SRI will run for ten weeks (Summer Sessions I & III, May 27-Aug. 1), and consist of two courses (Research Stream I CHEM 211 and II courses CHEM 311/PHYS 335, eight credits total).

    Additionally, FtRI will be running research in our Environmental Visualization research stream. Participants will spend summer session 1 conducting collaborative research in this discipline. FtRI will run for 5 weeks during Summer Session 1 (May 30-June 30) and consist of one course (Research Stream I course, four credits). Following successful completion of FtRI, student researchers will be enrolled in the Fall 2025 FRI course (Research Stream II course, four credits) to complete the FRI program alongside current FRI students in the Environmental Visualization stream.

    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 programs, including a video explanation for these courses and the process of applying or registering, can be found at: /first-year-research-immersion/sri/index.html

    Applications for SRI will open on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and will operate on a rolling admission with initial application review beginning March 3. The application deadline for SRI is April 6.

    For More Information:

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

  • Submit to the 绿帽社 Undergraduate Journal!

    "The 绿帽社 Undergraduate Journal" is an undergraduate research journal that showcases the broad spectrum and quality of undergraduate student research, scholarly investigation and creative work at 绿帽社. Initially published under the title "Alpenglow" from April 2015-23, the journal is published annually and reviewed by the journal鈥檚
    editorial board and reviewers from the University community. The journal accepts submissions from all fields and disciplines. A faculty member must sponsor submissions for consideration.

    Submissions are open and will remain open until Sunday, Dec. 15. Submit your work now! Those submitting should follow the link below and create a personal login and account.

    If you have any questions, email Lia Richter, at lrichte1@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lia Richter or visit

  • Call for entries: Art of Science Competition

    The Office of Research Advancement invites entries from 绿帽社 students, postdocs, faculty and staff members for the 2025 Art of Science competition. Images will be judged in two categories: "The World Around Us," for images in which the subject is visible to the naked eye; and "Visualizing the Unseen," for images captured with the use of optics that extend beyond what the eye can see, such as microscopes and telescopes. The top prize will be a pair of augmented reality glasses! Entries for 2025 should have been created no earlier than 2022. The submission deadline is Feb. 21, 2025. Visit the link below for more details and submit your images at:


    Questions? Contact Martha Terry, at mterry@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Martha Terry or visit /research/division-offices/research-advancement/art-of-science/index.html

  • Call for image submissions for the BUUJ

    The editorial board of the 绿帽社 Undergraduate Journal invites submissions for cover art for the forthcoming special volume on disinformation, to be published in late Jan. 2025.

    The cover art, along with the artist's statement about how their art relates to the theme of disinformation, will appear digitally with the seven essays and the introduction to the volume on the BUUJ webpage. Submissions will be accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. The artist whose work is selected by the editorial board will receive an honorarium of $100.

    Cover art should be formatted as a 4x3 image (288px x 216px) and submitted along with the artist's statement via this Google form at the link below. Reach out to Lia Richter, at lrichte1@binghamton.edu, with questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lia Richter or visit

  • Info session for the 2025 Summer Scholars and Artists Program

    Do you have a creative activity or research project and need time and money to work on it? Do you know a faculty who could mentor you for this project? Come learn more about the Summer Scholars and Artists Program (SSAP) and hear from other undergraduate students who have participated!

    The info session takes place from 4-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in UU 108. RSVP on B-Engaged at the link below.

    SSAP provides awardees with a $3,500 stipend and the option to receive free on-campus housing for eight weeks. Mentors receive a $1,000 stipend. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb. 16.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Polzin or visit

Student Activities

Volunteer

  • NY Business Plan Competition 鈥 Student ambassadors needed

    Join the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships as a Student Ambassador and help promote the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC).

    The NYBPC is a premier intercollegiate competition where students pitch innovative ideas for real prize money. As a student ambassador, you鈥檒l play a vital role in spreading the word across campus and inspiring fellow students to take part.

    Don鈥檛 miss this opportunity to make an impact 鈥 sign up today, and a team member will reach out with the next steps! Click the link below to learn more or apply.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emma Smith or visit