B-Welcome 2024
Various locations across campus
Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902, United States
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Fall 2024 B-Welcome runs from August 12-25. You won’t want to miss it!
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate in any of these events, please contact the host of the event or email dos@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
Agenda
Upcoming Events
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Learn about Binghamton's faculty led summer study abroad program in Colombia! Instituto Caro y Cuervo is housed in the heart of Bogotá in La Candelaria, one of the oldest colonial neighborhoods in South America.
Students will be able to immerse themselves in the local arts and culture while learning Spanish.
Registration is optional for Binghamton students, but encouraged.
Can't make the event but want to learn more? Email Elias Miller, Education Abroad Advisor, at emille11@binghamton.edu.
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact emille11@binghamton.edu
Past Events
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Spend spring break 2025 in Italy engaging with questions about “making” in the ancient Roman world - namely what processes and people were responsible for crafts and craft production in the Roman Mediterranean. Visit archaeological sites and museums in and around Rome (Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Baths of Caracalla, Pantheon, and other locations). Excursions beyond the city will take students to Tivoli, Ostia, and Northern Suburbium. Earn 4 credits (SCHL 282A - 01). General education credit will be offered for Aesthetics (A), Information Literacy (I), and Oral Communication (O). Previous knowledge of the course content or Italian is not required.
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Have you dreamed of studying abroad in the Czech Republic, France, or Spain? Binghamton offers several options in partnership with CEA CAPA to study or intern abroad in Prague, Paris, Barcelona and the French Riviera! Join this info session to learn more! You'll hear from a CEA CAPA representative about what makes their programs and services unique, including program excursions, internship options, housing, student support, and more!
Registration is optional, but encouraged!
Can't make the event but want to learn more? Visit Education Abroad Advising or email Callie Frost, Assistant Director, at cfrost@binghamton.edu
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact cfrost@binghamton.edu
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only. Appointments will begin Wednesday, September 4.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only. Appointments will begin Wednesday, September 4.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Do you have a passion for community service? Are you interested in developing skills to take action on issues you care about? The Center for Civic Engagement is seeking applicants for Leaders in Engagement, Advocacy, and Democracy (LEAD). LEAD promotes deeper engagement between students and the local community and supports students in developing the knowledge and skills to succeed as current and future community leaders. Through participation in workshops, reflection, and placements in local nonprofit organizations, students in the LEAD program will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to advance civic change and serve as valuable members of their community.
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Have you thought about studying abroad but aren't sure how to pay for it? Planning ahead is key. Come hear about different funding opportunities from previous scholarship recipients, and learn how to submit a competitive application in order to make your study abroad goals a reality. Q&A session to follow.
Registration is optional for Binghamton students, but encouraged!
Can't make the event but want to learn more? Schedule an advising appointment here, visit Education Abroad Drop-In Advising (1:00-4:00pm – Monday-Thursday, Old Champlain, Room 240 or Friday via Zoom), or email Jordan Loretz, Education Abroad Advisor, at jloretz@binghamton.edu.
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact jloretz@binghamton.edu.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join us in the Q Center (LS-G549) on Friday, August 30 from 3:00-5:00pm to play team games, eat some free food from local restaurants and businesses, grab an outfit from the Gender Bender Closet!
This event is open to all students.
Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact us at lgbtq@binghamton.edu to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Join CCF for an amazing night of worship, prayer and bible study!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only. Appointments will begin Wednesday, September 4.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Learn about Binghamton's faculty led summer study abroad program in Colombia! Instituto Caro y Cuervo is housed in the heart of Bogotá in La Candelaria, one of the oldest colonial neighborhoods in South America.
Students will be able to immerse themselves in the local arts and culture while learning Spanish.
Registration is optional for Binghamton students, but encouraged.
Can't make the event but want to learn more? Email Elias Miller, Education Abroad Advisor, at emille11@binghamton.edu.
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact emille11@binghamton.edu
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Immerse yourself in one of central Europe's most beautiful cities!
Prague's hidden courtyards, winding streets, traditional pubs, and eye-catching architecture are uniquely juxtaposed with the city's very modern business and academic opportunities. With a growing economy, vibrant arts and music scenes, an influential intellectual community, and architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Baroque to Art Nouveau, Prague is an ideal setting in which to explore Czech culture. Binghamton offers semester, summer, and internship opportunities through CEA CAPA Study Abroad.
Join this session to learn more about these CEA CAPA programs in Prague! Click here to learn more about or apply to Binghamton's CEA CAPA Prague programs.
Registration is optional, but encouraged!
Can't make the event but want to learn more? Schedule an advising appointment here, visit Education Abroad Advising, or email Ryane Lovett-Pitts, Education Abroad Advisor, at rlovettpitts@binghamton.edu
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact rlovettpitts@binghamton.edu
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Interact and socialize with friends of the MRC. Get to know students, staff, faculty from across campus. Entertainment, food, and refreshments will be provided.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only. Appointments will begin Wednesday, September 4.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pop by UU-123 to learn more about the Center for Civic Engagement's Youth Initiative program! The Youth Initiative places college students in local schools to connect with K-12 students. Opportunities include mentoring, afterschool programming, classroom support, tutoring, and more. You can also fill out the Youth Initiative interest form here: https://forms.gle/8gW34hjAModqMjUn6.
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Welcome back Decker Students! Join The Deans Office, the DEI Office and Decker Division of Advising and Academic Excellence for a welcome back event!
This event will feature the Binghamton University Food Truck, a racing obstacle course, games, prizes and more!
Those who register will receive a meal ticket at check in! Food will be available at 4 p.m.. Supplies are limited.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Start a new chapter of exploration with intention, by creating a vision board to remind you of your identity, dreams and goals! Connect with other students and staff, while learning about their background and passions as well! The Joy is in the Journey. Supplies for your board, digital and physical, will be provided. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Welcome back Decker Students! Join The Dean's Office, the DEI Office and Decker Division of Advising and Academic Excellence for a welcome back event! This event will feature two Binghamton University Food Trucks, a racing obstacle course, games, prizes and more! Those who register will receive a meal ticket at check in! Supplies are limited.
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Do you have a passion for community service? Are you interested in developing skills to take action on issues you care about? The Center for Civic Engagement is seeking applicants for Leaders in Engagement, Advocacy, and Democracy (LEAD). LEAD promotes deeper engagement between students and the local community and supports students in developing the knowledge and skills to succeed as current and future community leaders. Through participation in workshops, reflection, and placements in local nonprofit organizations, students in the LEAD program will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to advance civic change and serve as valuable members of their community.
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Join the Civil Dialogue Project's student group for an interest meeting.
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Learn more about Harpur's Ferry and our role on campus, as well as the steps of our membership process! Attendance is required for all applicants. Application must be completed prior to the GIM in order to be considered for membership. The Application (google form) can be found in our Instagram bio @HarpursFerry, or on our website at Harpursferry.org!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only. Appointments will begin Wednesday, September 4.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Walk through the Decker College first floor to learn more about resources available to all Binghamton University and Decker College Students.
Campus Offices signed up to come (more expected):
CARE Team
Decker Student Health Services Center
Disability Services
Fleishman
Library Services
Q Center
Success Coaching
VARCC (Veterans)
Center for Civic Engagement
Harpurs Ferry
Speaking Center
GSO
Ombudsman
Binghamton University Interfaith Council (BUIC)
Decker Division of Advising and Academic Excellence
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Come meet Dean Kelkar and Senior Associate Dean Partell. Enjoy a dish of ice cream and we can help with any fall class questions as well.
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only. Appointments will begin Wednesday, September 4.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Pop by UU-124 to learn more about the Center for Civic Engagement's Youth Initiative program! The Youth Initiative places college students in local schools to connect with K-12 students. Opportunities include mentoring, afterschool programming, classroom support, tutoring, and more. You can also fill out the Youth Initiative interest form here: https://forms.gle/8gW34hjAModqMjUn6.
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Immerse yourself in one of central Europe's most beautiful cities!
Prague's hidden courtyards, winding streets, traditional pubs, and eye-catching architecture are uniquely juxtaposed with the city's very modern business and academic opportunities. With a growing economy, vibrant arts and music scenes, an influential intellectual community, and architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Baroque to Art Nouveau, Prague is an ideal setting in which to explore Czech culture. Binghamton offers semester, summer, and internship opportunities through CEA CAPA Study Abroad.
Join this session to learn more about these CEA CAPA programs in Prague! Click here to learn more about or apply to Binghamton's CEA CAPA Prague programs.
Registration is optional, but encouraged!
Can't make the event but want to learn more? Schedule an advising appointment here, visit Education Abroad Advising, or email Ryane Lovett-Pitts, Education Abroad Advisor, at rlovettpitts@binghamton.edu
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact rlovettpitts@binghamton.edu
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Ever considered spending a term in Asia? From pop culture to career potential, Asia has emerged as this century's leader in technology, arts, and business. Binghamton University and SUNY offer unique opportunities to study at some of the most prestigious schools in Asia, such as Korea University in Seoul and Waseda University in Tokyo. At this panel we will hear from students who recently returned from studying abroad in Asia and what they learned along the way. There will be a Q+A session to follow so you can ask questions and find the program that's right for you.
Registration is optional for Binghamton students, but encouraged!
Can't make the event but want to learn more? Schedule an advising appointment here, visit Education Abroad Drop-In Advising (M-F, 1pm to 4pm, Old Champlain, Room 240 or via Zoom), or email Jordan Loretz, Education Abroad Advisor, at jloretz@binghamton.edu.
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact jloretz@binghamton.edu.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Are you prepared for the semester? Do you have assignments in multiple places and you want to organize them better? Come to this workshop to learn how!! Interested in chatting more about your organization? Make an appointment with a coach! successcoaching.timetap.com
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Spend a day on the water with your new Jewish Bing friends! RSVP at www.JewishBU.com/Jewau
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Binghamton Athletics as the Bearcats' Men's Soccer team takes on LeMoyne! Tickets are FREE for all fans!
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Calling all Bearcats who act, dance or sing! Our fall productions are Sweat, a play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Professor Brandon Wright in Chamber Hall and Anything Goes, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, direction by Tommy Iafrate, music direction by Melissa Yanchak, and choreography by JoEllen Kuhlman in Watters Theater. Show us what you've got! Learn more on ouraudition information page or fill out the audition form here.
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents.
It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Our biggest welcome event in years! Want some free ice cream? Listen to some sick music and play fun field games while meeting friends? Come to our Dickinson Hype Day Ice Cream Extravaganza on Sunday 8/25 at 3PM!!!
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Come hang out with the Seneca CA's and play volleyball, spike ball, kan jam, all while enjoying some snow cones!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Internal event for attendance
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
For 31 years, Binghamton University has been celebrating the beginning of the academic year with our large outdoor student organization fair on the Peace Quad. Come join in on the fun and celebrate with games, food, and endless chances to connect with the Bing community. There are also opportunities to win giveaways.
This is the biggest event of the semester, so don't miss out!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us for the second year of the most fun and community-engaging event! Binghamton 2 Degrees is back with a vibrant community arts and music festival focusing on climate change. Enjoy live music, local artists, food trucks, and family-oriented activities such as participatory art, storytelling, painting, and educational booths.
By inspiring action through art, the festival offers the Southern Tier community a chance to come together, share their experiences with the natural world, and ponder, "What will Binghamton look like under two degrees of warming, and what can we do now to prepare?"
See you there!
Get Involved
Be part of environmental, community art! Join us at our community collage/public art installation with renowned environmental artist Steven Siegel and Binghamton 2 Degrees! All community members are welcome to contribute—no art experience needed. Bring recyclable items like popsicle sticks, old grade reports, ticket stubs, and other small meaningful pieces of paper (no plastics, please). Note: Hot glue and staples will be used, so ensure safe handling.
REGISTER HERE! : https://forms.gle/JUetE7h9hsFKyQzb8
Help make the event happen! Volunteer sign-up available. We need help with setup starting at 9am, during the event from 11am-3pm, and tear down from 3pm-5pm. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. If younger, email us at 2degrees@binghamton.edu with your guardian's permission. Thank you!
REGISTER HERE! : https://forms.gle/BZawK3UzQopX4PH49
Let's Stay Connected:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binghamtontwodegrees/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092877895239
Website: https://binghamton2degrees.com/
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join B-Healthy: Healthy Campus Initiative under our tent for wellness outreach and information to know!
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Lets walk over to University Fest together!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
NATURAL CAUSES by elizabeth mozer - an original theatre work with music and movement about environmental activists who put their bodies on the line for their causes - will be performing as part of Binghamton 2 Degrees: Live at Confluence Park 2024.Selections performed, created, and co-created by BU students: Abantika Bagchi, Foster Beach, Rachel Kim, Leila Kleiman, Zach Mohammed, Vanessa Pliskow, and Mishal Shomapto.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Global Networking Group - Fall 2024 Event Series
Are you interested in connecting with other globally minded students? Well then you're in luck! Come to this speed friending event, hosted as a part of the Global Networking Group (GNG) event series. You'll get to meet other students! See below for more information about GNG:
The Binghamton University GNG aims to promote meaningful interactions between current students, develop intercultural communication skills, and strengthen community among students. The program also strives to be as inclusive as possible - all members of the Binghamton University community are welcome to come to GNG events and there is no strict commitment. GNG is simply a series of casual, fun social events for globally minded Bearcats.
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Calling all Bearcats who act, dance or sing! Our fall productions are Sweat, a play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Professor Brandon Wright in Chamber Hall and Anything Goes, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, direction by Tommy Iafrate, music direction by Melissa Yanchak, and choreography by JoEllen Kuhlman in Watters Theater. Show us what you've got! Learn more on ouraudition information page or fill out the audition form here.
Sun, Aug 25, 2024 12:00 AM
The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents.
It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Come visit us at at the Welcome Center! Baxter the Bearcat will be on hand, as well as Bikeshare for guests to learn about the program, sign-up and take a short test ride! Light refreshments will be made available.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Take a self-guided tour of the E.W. Heier Teaching and Research Greenhouses! This facility is designed to function as a living laboratory for Campus and the Department of Biological Science's plant and ecology related courses, as well as research space for faculty and graduate students. More than 4,000 exotic plants, representing over 1,000 distinct species, are maintained in, and around, the Teaching Greenhouse. Four simulated environments - tropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and desert - facilitate students' understanding of the diversity of plant species and their ecologies. Plants are labeled with information regarding their taxonomies, geographic origins, common names and economic uses.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stop by the CCE table on your way to and from classes or before you grab food at the Marketplace. We will have information about our programs and initiatives, along with ways that students can get involved in the local community. Students can also play CCE trivia to win prizes such as travel-size umbrellas so you can always stay dry on your way to classes!
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only. Appointments will begin Wednesday, September 4.
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Success Coaching will be tabling! Want to make an appointment with us? successcoaching.timetap.com
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
At the crossroads of Provence, Italy, and the Alps lies the French Riviera, a region in France locally known as the C├┤te d'Azur. Over the centuries, artists, authors, musicians, and royalty have made this scenic Mediterranean destination their home. Today, students from around the world join high-profile residents in the French Riviera, making it an ideal place to gain cross-cultural communication experience while honing French language skills.
Students choose from a wide range of academic disciplines including business, liberal arts, social sciences, STEM, and the humanities taught in English at SKEMA Business School, located in Sophia Antipolis.
Join this session to learn more about Binghamton's CEA CAPA program in the French Riviera! Click here to learn more.
Registration is optional, but encouraged! 
Can't make the event but want to learn more? Visit Education Abroad Advising or email Callie Frost, Assistant Director, at cfrost@binghamton.edu
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact cfrost@binghamton.edu
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Take a tour of the Nature Preserve! Come out and learn about the 190 acres of land including the flora and fauna of the Nature Preserve led by the Steward of the Nature Preserve Dylan Horvath. Tour will depart right at 11am, so don't be late!
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Join us for the first Green Day Friday event of the year in style as we showcase the latest summer and fall fashions. Enjoy FREE Insomnia Cookies, great fashion, meet Baxter the Bearcat and members of the Binghamton University athletic and cheer teams! And remember to wear your green! What is Green Day Friday? It's simple – we wear green on Fridays! Be a part of this large school-spirit initiative, and also meet Baxter the Bearcat! Sponsored by The Binghamton University Bookstore, Binghamton University Athletics and The Offices of the Dean of Students!
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Welcome back, Bearcats! Your first week of classes is over, so come beat the heat at Fleishman! Enjoy ice pops and cool drinks while you’re here. Visit various stations to learn about career clusters, sign up for upcoming career events, and take a professional LinkedIn headshot. Plus, you'll have a chance to win a $25 dining gift card, an Amazon Echo Pop & smart light bulb, or a Fleishman prize pack!
Fleishman staff will be available for any questions you may have and to offer exciting information for the Center’s upcoming events. We hope you’ll join us — bring your best questions and friends.
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Fleishman Center at careers@binghamton.edu We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
NLC Residents are invited to ride the Blue Buses for a short tour around town! We will go to the Health Sciences Building (see how easy it is to get there!), Downtown and more! Please register if you plan to attend!
This event is limited to first year NLC residents only.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join the Q Center on Friday, August 23 for speed friending and our weekly Fashion with Flavor Friday! Make new friends, enjoy some fun, flavorful food, listen to some music, and leave with some new outfits from our Gender Bender Closet!
Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact us at lgbtq@binghamton.edu to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Need a little audition coaching for the upcoming auditions? Get constructive feedback from Acting/Directing faculty member, Elizabeth Mozer. Bring your audition materials, ideas, and questions!
Sign up on our website or with the instructor emozer@binghamton.edu
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Are you prepared for the semester? Do you have assignments in multiple places and you want to organize them better? Come to this workshop to learn how!! Interested in chatting more about your organization? Make an appointment with a coach! successcoaching.timetap.com
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Come out and meet CP Andy's amazing alpacas!
5:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Get ready to groove with Dr. Dana and the Jam Dept! 🎸🎤 Join us for an epic jam session filled with great music and good vibes on Friday, August 23rd @5:15pm in Mountainview's Amphitheater (rain location: APP Dining Hall). Don’t miss out on the fun! 💚🎶
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enjoy Ice Cream and meet with members of the Newing College Council!
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join Hillel at Binghamton for the first Shabbat services of the semester! We offer services for each denomination and would love for you to join us at any of the services we have
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Join Hillel at Binghamton for the first Shabbat dinner of the semester! A free, Kosher meal will be provided to all. Please make sure to bring your Binghamton ID as we will have a sign in.
Sat, Aug 24, 2024 12:00 AM
The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents.
It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Take a self-guided tour of the E.W. Heier Teaching and Research Greenhouses! This facility is designed to function as a living laboratory for Campus and the Department of Biological Science's plant and ecology related courses, as well as research space for faculty and graduate students. More than 4,000 exotic plants, representing over 1,000 distinct species, are maintained in, and around, the Teaching Greenhouse. Four simulated environments - tropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and desert - facilitate students' understanding of the diversity of plant species and their ecologies. Plants are labeled with information regarding their taxonomies, geographic origins, common names and economic uses.
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come sew your own unique tote bag in the costume shop! Come meet the costume team and learn sewing machine basics to sew a tote bag from start to finish. No sewing experience required, we will guide you the whole way. You will need a full 2 hours to complete this project. Note: Space is limited to 12 participants. You must sign up in advance here. Questions? Call the costume shop for a faster response at (607) 777-6804 or Ariel Thomke athomke@binghamton.edu
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Come visit us at at the Welcome Center! Baxter the Bearcat will be on hand, as well as Bikeshare for guests to learn about the program, sign-up and take a short test ride! Light refreshments will be made available.
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents.
It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Ever considered studying abroad in Germany or Austria? Join this info session to learn about Binghamton's education abroad programs at the University of Leipzig in Germany and the University of Graz in Austria! See more information on the programs here: University of Leipzig and University of Graz.
Can't make the event but want to learn more? Schedule an advising appointment here, visit Education Abroad Advising (M-F, 1pm to 4pm, Old Champlain, Room 240), or email Cassidy Rozanski, Education Abroad Advisor, at crozanski@binghamton.edu.
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact crozanski@binghamton.edu
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Need a little audition coaching for the upcoming auditions? Get constructive feedback from Acting/Directing faculty member, Anne Brady. Bring your audition materials, ideas, and questions! Click this link to sign up!
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Come learn more about the different Bus Transportation options available to you as students at Binghamton University! What's the difference been the Green and Blue buses? What the other buses on campus? How do I pick up a bus off campus? How so I get around? Let representatives from OCCT (Off-Campus College Transport) help you understand and answer your questions!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Become Civically Engaged is an initiative that was created based on the ideas presented in the film "Join or Die"; a true to life story on why joining clubs and sharing in a cause can rebuild America. Learn from campus partners, and departments about engaging with the community both on and off campus.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us to celebrate the new GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH MAJOR! We’ll have free food, a t-shirt & sticker giveaway, and remarks from world-renowned health expert Dr. Collins O. Airhihenbuwa. The first 100 students get a free Global Public Health t-shirt!
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Are you interested in taking singing lessons? If so, then these auditions are for you. Students will be asked to sing 16-32 bars a cappella for the
Theatre Department's singing teachers. Email Professor Tommy Iafrate
(tiafrate@binghamon.edu), with your availability to schedule an audition slot.
Note: Students in the BFA Musical Theatre program will need to attend the
Tuesday night placement auditions; these Thursday night auditions are for BA
Theatre majors, theatre minors, and non-majors.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
We are thrilled to invite you to a special evening of baseball and Bearcat pride! Join us for the "Bearcats at the Ballpark" event on Thursday, August 22 at 6:35 PM, as the Binghamton Rumble Ponies take on the Reading Fightin Phils.
As a highlight of the evening, our Bearcats will be honored on the field pre-game for winning back-to-back Commissioners Cups. Don't miss the excitement as we throw out the ceremonial first pitch! We can't wait to see you there!
Go Bearcats!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come enjoy s’mores around a campfire with your Dickinson friends (vegan options available).
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join CP Kristina and REGA Jason in making lanyards and making your own ice cream sundaes. A good way to make some new friends and relax during the first week of classes.
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Begin your sundae on Johnson's first floor! Make your way up the building to meet all of your CAs!
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Come visit us at at the Welcome Center! Baxter the Bearcat will be on hand, as well as Bikeshare for guests to learn about the program, sign-up and take a short test ride! Light refreshments will be made available.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Take a self-guided tour of the E.W. Heier Teaching and Research Greenhouses! This facility is designed to function as a living laboratory for Campus and the Department of Biological Science's plant and ecology related courses, as well as research space for faculty and graduate students. More than 4,000 exotic plants, representing over 1,000 distinct species, are maintained in, and around, the Teaching Greenhouse. Four simulated environments - tropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and desert - facilitate students' understanding of the diversity of plant species and their ecologies. Plants are labeled with information regarding their taxonomies, geographic origins, common names and economic uses.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This is your opportunity to meet some of the transfer mentors that you will be able to interact with throughout the 2024-2025 Academic Year! Stop by the office in CIW Library (rm 204) for some free snacks, and your change to enter into a drawing for a gift card to the Bookstore as well for our Dining Services!
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stop by the CCE table on your way to and from classes or before you grab food at the Marketplace. We will have information about our programs and initiatives, along with ways that students can get involved in the local community. Students can also play CCE trivia to win prizes such as travel-size umbrellas so you can always stay dry on your way to classes!
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only. Appointments will begin Wednesday, September 4.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join BFirst for Lemon "Aid"!
BFirst BWelcome Lemon"Aid"(!) Stand: The BFirst Network, our campus-wide, mentoring network for first-generation college students, is excited to welcome and welcome back all first-generation college students by hosting a Lemon"Aid" stand! On Wednesday, 8/21, BFirst will be in the Peace Quad serving lemonade, handing out BFirst Aid Kits, and air high-fiving! BFirst "Aid" Kits are not medical and will instead include motivational quotes, helpful campus resource cards, candy, and a few other surprises! Come through to learn more about the first-generation college student identity, while connecting with fellow first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni!
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents.
It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Get help adjusting your schedule from the Watson Advising Team!
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Join us from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 in the Q Center and the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) for our fall semester open house! This is a great opportunity to see our space, meet the staff and get connected to the work of the centers! Food and community provided for free! Faculty, staff and students are all welcome to stop by!
Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact us at lgbtq@binghamton.edu to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Bring your laptop to learn all Google calendar has to offer when it comes to organization and time management! Interested in chatting with a success coach after? Make an appointment with us today! successcoaching.timetap.com
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Spend spring break 2025 in Italy engaging with questions about “making” in the ancient Roman world - namely what processes and people were responsible for crafts and craft production in the Roman Mediterranean. Visit archaeological sites and museums in and around Rome (Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Baths of Caracalla, Pantheon, and other locations). Excursions beyond the city will take students to Tivoli, Ostia, and Northern Suburbium. Earn 4 credits (SCHL 282A - 01). General education credit will be offered for Aesthetics (A). Previous knowledge of the course content or Italian is not required.
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Come learn more about the different Bus Transportation options available to you as students at Binghamton University! What's the difference been the Green and Blue buses? What the other buses on campus? How do I pick up a bus off campus? How so I get around? Let representatives from OCCT (Off-Campus College Transport) help you understand and answer your questions!
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Join CCE and discover ways to get involved in our community! There are many opportunities to connect with the community through volunteering, cultural events, and more. Learn about the history of our community, discover the many ways to get involved, and get answers to practical questions about going off campus. There will be light refreshments and all participants will receive a free t-shirt!
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join the Q Center, LGBTQ+ campus and student organizations, and local organizations to celebrate queerness and get connected during Welcome Week! Rainbow Fest aims to help queer umbrella organizations reach out and recruit new and returning students while also being a loud and proud celebration of queerness at Binghamton University, right in the heart of campus!
Come enjoy live music, free event themed giveaways, remarks from LGBTQ+ umbrella student organizations, tabling from relevant groups and offices, drag performances, student performances, pride flags, and fun with new friends!
Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact us at lgbtq@binghamton.edu to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Come one, come all to the first ever season opening party! We will announce the season and celebrate the start of the semester! Bring your friends for food, games, and the opportunity to meet new people! Want to know how to audition? What classes to take? How to get involved? You’ll have the opportunity to find out all of that and more at this celebratory event!
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Join Koach, our Conservative subgroup, for some fun crafting in our lounge!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Relax and enjoy the Dickinson Quad! Meet other Dickinson residents, make a snow cone, create a craft in the B-Lounge, grab a drink, and play field games!
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet Collegiate Professor John Starks, and enjoy dessert after dinner!
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Don't miss out on this special event to welcome you to campus with some Campus Recreation-style fun! We'll have glow-in-the-dark fitness classes, open access to FitSpace, a photobooth, crafts, the chance to dunk the Aquatics staff in a dunk tank, fitness challenges on the FitCourt, chair massages in the Wellness Suite, UBALL, club and intramural sports info, healthy snacks and giveaways. The first 250 students will get a reflective stripe sportpack!
Spaces are limited for events like Paint and Sip and the fitness classes, so get here EARLY! FitSpace will be open to anyone with a valid BingU ID.
Special thanks to Binghamton University Dining Services and B-Healthy for refreshments.
CLASSES INCLUDE:
Pink Gloves Boxing Demo | 8 p.m. | EG-106
Pilates | 8:15 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. | EG-24
Boxing | 8:30 p.m. | EG-106
Blacklight spin | 8:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. | EG-22
Glowga | 9 p.m. | EG-24 OR 10:30 p.m. | EG-106
BODYPUMP | 9:15 p.m. | EG-106
Barre | 9:30 p.m. | EG-24
Strength & Toning | 10 p.m. | EG-106
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only. Appointments will begin Wednesday, September 4.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Come meet the Office of Student Conduct staff and grab a free treat and coffee on your way to your first morning of class!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Take a self-guided tour of the E.W. Heier Teaching and Research Greenhouses! This facility is designed to function as a living laboratory for Campus and the Department of Biological Science's plant and ecology related courses, as well as research space for faculty and graduate students. More than 4,000 exotic plants, representing over 1,000 distinct species, are maintained in, and around, the Teaching Greenhouse. Four simulated environments - tropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and desert - facilitate students' understanding of the diversity of plant species and their ecologies. Plants are labeled with information regarding their taxonomies, geographic origins, common names and economic uses.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watson College Drop-in Advising
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stop by the CCE table on your way to and from classes or before you grab food at the Marketplace. We will have information about our programs and initiatives, along with ways that students can get involved in the local community. Students can also play CCE trivia to win prizes such as travel-size umbrellas so you can always stay dry on your way to classes!
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Interested in entrepreneurship? Join the Office of Entrepreneurship and the Koffman Incubator for our B-Welcome session! Discover the many free resources available to students and hear from BU alum. Supporting over 60 startups, we often connect them with students for internships. Additionally, you'll learn about competitions and events from the the Entrepreneurship Connect Club. Enjoy free pizza, giveaways, and a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Don’t miss out!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
"The Union welcomes all new and returning students back to campus! Offices and services located in The Union will have staff and information available to meet and welcome students. There will be a raffle for a chance to win one (1) of four (4) ""Let's Eat"" gift cards featuring The Cheesecake Factory, Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster, Panera Bread, and Chilis sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union, so be sure to sign the sign-in sheets when you visit the specified locations. FREE Insomnia Cookies will be available as well at all participating locations.
Learn more about all of the resources we provide and how we can help you! Hosting offices and services include:
External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center - UU 260
The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development (Table Outside Office) – UU 133
The Offices of the Dean of Students – UUW 205
Services for Students with Disabilities - UU 119
The Student Association - UUW 203
OCCT (Off Campus College Transportation) - UUW B-20"
Learn about how your internship during the fall semester can help you earn college credit! CDCI 395 is a course that students in any major can take along with an internship to get upper level course credit. The course is implemented by the Fleishman Career Center.
https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/99575210775
CDCI 395 is an online, asynchronous seminar course taught through Brightspace. Each week, students will be assigned readings, discussions, and activities designed to teach important skills that will give them an advantage when looking for a full-time career. The course teaches students leadership skills, the power of networking, professionalism, teamwork, equity/ inclusion in the workplace, and how to enhance your critical thinking abilities all while reflecting on your internship. Students can enroll in 2, 4, or 8 credits based on the number of hours you complete at your internship.
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Come visit us at at the Welcome Center! Baxter the Bearcat will be on hand, as well as Bikeshare for guests to learn about the program, sign-up and take a short test ride! Light refreshments will be made available.
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents.
It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Join BUDS (Binghamton University Dining Services) for tabling outside on the Spine and learn about the Everyday Ordering App!
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Watson College Drop-in Advising
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Chill out with us at the Nursing Learning Community Ice Cream Social Tuesday, August 20th @6pm! 🍦💉 Meet your fellow nursing majors, enjoy some sweet treats, and make new friends! 💚
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join Res Life and Decker faculty and staff in the Hunter Great Room for some ice cream and conversation
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
All musical theatre BFA students will need to schedule a slot during this Tuesday night session to determine their vocal studio. Students will sing 16-32 bars of musical theatre material, and should have clearly marked sheet music for an accompanist, double-sided in a three-ring binder. Email Professor Peter Sicilian
sicilian@binghamton.edu with your availability to schedule your audition slot.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Chill out with us at the Engineering Learning Community Ice Cream Social Tuesday, August 20th @6:30pm! 🍦🔧 Meet your fellow engineering majors, enjoy some sweet treats, and make new friends! 💚
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Chill out with us at the Romance Languages Learning Community Ice Cream Social Tuesday, August 20th @7pm! 🍦🌍 Meet your fellow language lovers, enjoy some sweet treats, and make new friends! 💚
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Want to meet your DTC E-Board, ask us any questions about how you can get involved, and get free candy for doing so? If so, come to our Sweet and Greet event Tuesday at 7 PM in the Dickinson quad!
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hear a breakdown of all that Hillel at Binghamton has to offer and get all of your questions answered firsthand. Learn about all the subgroups Hillel has and how you can join!
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Res Life and Romance Languages faculty and staff in the Marcy Great Room for some ice cream and conversation.
Tue, Aug 27, 2024 10:00 PM
Meeting link
If you are interested in auditioning for an ensemble within the music department please be sure to visit our "Ensemble and Lesson Auditions" webpage and sign up. Auditions are held throughout the first week of classes
Link: https://www.binghamton.edu/music/about/auditions.html
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Come visit us at at the Welcome Center! Baxter the Bearcat will be on hand, as well as Bikeshare for guests to learn about the program, sign-up and take a short test ride! Light refreshments will be made available.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Take a self-guided tour of the E.W. Heier Teaching and Research Greenhouses! This facility is designed to function as a living laboratory for Campus and the Department of Biological Science's plant and ecology related courses, as well as research space for faculty and graduate students. More than 4,000 exotic plants, representing over 1,000 distinct species, are maintained in, and around, the Teaching Greenhouse. Four simulated environments - tropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and desert - facilitate students' understanding of the diversity of plant species and their ecologies. Plants are labeled with information regarding their taxonomies, geographic origins, common names and economic uses.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Meet our new JLIC couple at our Welcome Back Brunch!
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Meet the faculty and staff of Theatre Design, Technology at Binghamton University! Learn about classes and opportunities in scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, props, and more. For students who are interested in any of these areas and want to learn from working professionals in the field!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor John Starks and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Binghamton now offers a BFA in Musical Theatre! If you are interested in being part of this exciting new degree, plan to attend this mandatory session to learn essential information about the program and ensure that you've signed up for all required first-year courses.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Rec Center will be open for basketball & badminton play. FitSpace, the fitness center, will also be open for a sneak peek. No membership required.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Meet up at the Hillside Commons for a quick tour of the Binghamton University campus guided by our Residential Life Apartments Assistants! The tour will utilize our campus bus system to take a look at all the great different places we have on campus available to all our students! Come see great spaces our campus has to offer!
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Join us for an info session where we'll cover winter study abroad programs available to SUNY Binghamton students, locally and within the SUNY system. We'll discuss the application process, specific programs, and strategies for cutting costs to make sure you get the best experience possible! Don't miss out on valuable insights to help you plan your winter academic adventure abroad. Registration is optional, but encouraged!
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor John Starks and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Come play theatre games, do improvisations, have fun, and meet other theatre-loving students with Acting/Directing faculty from the Theatre Dept. Information on acting classes and audition opportunities (THEA 208 and productions) will be discussed here as well! This fun and interactive workshop will also prepare students for auditions for THEA 208, an Acting I class for students with previous experience in acting or students who want to get actor training at a deeper level. Auditions for THEA 208 will happen on Monday, Aug. 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Please contact Professor Lisa Rothe instructor of THEA 208 at lrothe@binghamton.edu for more information.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Success Coaching in the Union before classes start to decorate, create and organize your own planner, calendar or notebook! Free stickers, planners and other supplies will be provided!
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
This is a great opportunity for new transfers (and others) to find their Fall 2024 classrooms before classes start to avoid feeling lost during the first week of classes! We will have students on hand to take you around the campus. Afterwards, pizza will be provided in the Transfer Student Success Office in AP G-17
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Come out and play some games and follow a student to find your classrooms for Tuesday! Come out and meet the staff of Campus Bible Fellowship too
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Take a tour of the Nature Preserve! Come out and learn about the 190 acres of land including the flora and fauna of the Nature Preserve led by the Steward of the Nature Preserve Dylan Horvath. Tour will depart right at 11am, so don't be late!
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Binghamton now offers a BFA in Musical Theatre. If you are interested in being part of this exciting new degree, plan to attend this session to learn essential information about the program and sign up for the required first-year courses.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join a CA from your building to explore academic buildings on campus! Bring your class schedule to find your classes! Tours leave promptly at 3pm and 4pm!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Kristina Marty and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bring a copy of your class schedule! Meet in the lobby of your residence hall.
Learn about how your internship during the fall semester can help you earn college credit! CDCI 395 is a course that students in any major can take along with an internship to get upper level course credit. The course is implemented by the Fleishman Career Center.
https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/99575210775
CDCI 395 is an online, asynchronous seminar course taught through Brightspace. Each week, students will be assigned readings, discussions, and activities designed to teach important skills that will give them an advantage when looking for a full-time career. The course teaches students leadership skills, the power of networking, professionalism, teamwork, equity/ inclusion in the workplace, and how to enhance your critical thinking abilities all while reflecting on your internship. Students can enroll in 2, 4, or 8 credits based on the number of hours you complete at your internship.
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Dance instructors JoEllen Kuhlman and Heidy Batista Garcia welcome students to join in learning dance combinations and about dance classes offered this fall. Returning dance students are also encouraged to come get warmed up - and to help welcome new students!
Intro Workshop, Hip Hop in FA 93A, 3:15–4 p.m. JoEllen Kuhlman
Intro Workshop, Ballet in FA 104, 3:15–4 p.m. Heidy Batista Garcia
Intro Workshop, Lyrical in FA 93A, 4–4:45 p.m. JoEllen Kuhlman
Intro Workshop, Afro- Caribbean in FA 104, 4–4:45 p.m. Heidy Batista Garcia
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Union welcomes all students to join us in The Undergrounds, located in The Union, to check out the Undergrounds space! Come and check out our game offerings including foosball, shuffle board, table tennis and billiards. And don't forget, to visit the bowling lanes featuring automatic scoring! Bowling is free for currently enrolled undergraduate students. Shoe rental is 50 cents.
It's happening at The Union, so come check us out!
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
THEA 208 is an Acting I class for students with previous
experience in acting or students who want to get actor training at a deeper level. To
audition, you need to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or poem from
any source (play, novel, spoken word, etc.). The important thing is that you really
love the piece that you will be sharing. If you are interested in auditioning for
THEA 208 or have any questions about the class, please email Professor Lisa
Rothe at lrothe@binghamton.edu to obtain a timeslot for your audition.
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
B-Healthy is kicking-off the semester with our sexual wellness in-house activities! Stop on by to play group Sex Jeopardy with B-Healthy - Healthy Campus Initiative to learn more about safer sex practices and general sexual health & wellness 'need to knows'. All winners of the Jeopardy events will receive sex toy and/or wellness prizes! There will also be giveaways and information wellness handouts for everyone to have! There will be two sessions to try to get as many in the game as possible! Below are the available
Available Sessions:(first come first serve for seats!)
Session 1 will be in UU 202 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Session 2 will be in UU 202 from 8pm-9pm
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join Hillel at Binghamton on the Old Dickinson Quad for a fully Kosher barbeque as we kick off the start to Welcome Week!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join B-Healthy in our Kickoff to Sexual Wellness Events where we bring to you Sex Jeopardy! There are a variety of chances to win sexual wellness prizes. We also have wellness giveaways and handouts for everyone to have. Let's learn about sexual wellness together
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come out and join in the CIW fun! There will be Kan Jam, Spikeball, Cornhole and a giant Connect 4 board available! Free ice cream, snow cones and popcorn available as well.
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Meet fellow freshmen, and enjoy some ice cream! Text "ICRCREAM" to RSVP!
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Join us under the stars on the Mountainview Quad for an outdoor movie night with fresh popcorn. Bring blankets and pillows to sit on, if you like. Note: In case of light rain, we will be in the amphitheater
Tue, Aug 20, 2024 11:00 PM
Binghamton just got brighter!
Kick off your academic year by joining us for one of Binghamton University's favorite campus traditions, the lighting of the Library Tower. Each year on the Monday before classes start, thousands of students, staff, and faculty gather to witness the lighting of the Library Tower as it illuminates with a bright green to signal the beginning of the new academic year.
This year's event will be held in the Peace Quad area with food, glow-in-the-dark activities and giveaways, and a Glow-In-The-Dark Dance Party!
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Res Life will once again have the Big Chair for move-in weekend! Stop by outside the Admissions Center and get your photo with family or friends in the Big Chair. Your photo will be printed on site so you can take it with you for a great memento of move-in weekend! We will be there Friday and Saturday (8/16-17) 9am - 1pm and Sunday (8/18) 10am - 2pm.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor John Starks and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Are you a fan of the New York Times Connections Game? Stop by our table on The Spine to play Binghamton's Version! Players will sort Binghamton-related words into categories for a chance to win a small prize.
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Rec Center will be open for basketball & badminton play. FitSpace, the fitness center, will also be open for a sneak peek. No membership required.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor John Starks and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Ben Andrus and learn about this year's Common Read Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Come out and connect with your fellow new students with a FREE meal on us! Grab a meal and connect with new students in your community. You will meet your Collegiate Professor Andy Merriwether and learn about this year's Common Rad Experience book, "I Never Thought of if That Way" by Monica Guzman. We will unpack the book's themes, discuss the impact of civil dialogue and much more!
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Start your year of right with some FREE Ice Cream treats as you mingle with other new and returning Transfer students!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Did you attend New Student Orientation this Summer and enjoy learning from your Orientation Advisors? Join them for this brief, interactive presentation about tips for success during your first few weeks of the semester.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Got your class schedule and unsure of where certain spaces are on campus? Meet the Orientation Advisors outside the Bookstore and they will help you walk your schedule!
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet your CA and other residents on your floor! Contact your CA for more information.
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us for a huge dinner, meet friends, get swag & be part of the officialChabad Welcome! Text "FALAFEL" to RSVP!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This year's common read book, "I Never Thought of It That Way," suggests that we get curious about others' viewpoints, and have open and genuine conversations with each other. Grab a canvas and some paints and make some art as well as conversation with your new friends and neighbors!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join the whole community of Mountainview students and staff in the amphitheater for some ice cream!
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Join Late Nite for a UGL screening of Inside Out 2! Cotton candy, ice cream, and popcorn will be available!
FREE with your Binghamton ID.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Res Life will once again have the Big Chair for move-in weekend! Stop by outside the Admissions Center and get your photo with family or friends in the Big Chair. Your photo will be printed on site so you can take it with you for a great memento of move-in weekend! We will be there Friday and Saturday (8/16-17) 9am - 1pm and Sunday (8/18) 10am - 2pm.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Come out and meet Collegiate Professor (CP) Andy! Come chat with CP Andy under the tent in CIW. Free donuts, lemonade and water will be available!
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join Binghamton Athletics as the Bearcats' Men's Soccer team takes on Navy! Tickets are FREE for all fans!
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
In this library tour, new students will explore and learn about library spaces and services to assist them once classes begin. Bring your questions about Binghamton University Libraries!
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Did you attend New Student Orientation this Summer and LOVE spending time with your Orientation Advisor? Stop by our Dunk Tank in front of Fine Arts for a chance to reconnect with them...and dunk them!
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The East Gym, Rec Center will be open to accommodate self-guided tours. Get familiar with the Center and while you're here, buy your FitSpace membership!
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
In this library tour, new students will explore and learn about library spaces and services to assist them once classes begin. Bring your questions about Binghamton University Libraries!
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Come join Parent and Family Programs for a Move-in Day reception . Take a break with refreshments, Binghamton swag, and giveaways. Come relax and chat with other new families, Campus Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
You have met your Community Assistant (CA) and your roommate, now’s your chance to meet the rest of the people living on your floor! Contact your CA for more information!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Meet your CA and other residents on your floor! Contact your CA for more information!
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Meet your CA and other residents on your floor! Contact your CA for more information!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join your fellow students and the Mountainview pro-staff on the quad for a quick meet up before heading down the hill together for the campus-wide B-Photo and New Student Picnic!
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Attention all incoming students! Kickoff your Binghamton University journey with our annual B-Photo tradition! Students will be given a "Class of 2028" t-shirt and placed into the shape of Binghamton's famous 'B.'
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Immediately following the B-Photo, join your incoming classmates to a catered meal in the Event Center! Here you can sign the "Class of 2028" Banner and get a taste of what Binghamton is known for, spiedies!
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Join us in the Mandela Room from 8pm-11pm during Back to School Night! We will be hosting Wellness Bingo to kick-off the semester thinking wellness! Take the opportunity to socialize with one another and have a chance at winning back to school prizes!
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Industrial and systems engineers study complex systems and look for simplifying solutions across all environments and fields of study, including manufacturing, management, health systems and data analytics. If you are interested in data-driven analysis, optimization and systems-driven improvement efforts, we welcome you to attend an interactive webinar with Q&A with ISE Graduate Director Sarah Lam. The MS ISE program is open to all majors but students with non-engineering backgrounds may have to complete a few gap courses.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Res Life will once again have the Big Chair for move-in weekend! Stop by outside the Admissions Center and get your photo with family or friends in the Big Chair. Your photo will be printed on site so you can take it with you for a great memento of move-in weekend! We will be there Friday and Saturday (8/16-17) 9am - 1pm and Sunday (8/18) 10am - 2pm.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want to add some decorations to your room? Looking for that perfect poster? Then come out to the annual poster sale held outside The Union on the Spine. A wide range of posters will be available for sale. Come check it out!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Take a self-guided tour of the E.W. Heier Teaching and Research Greenhouses! This facility is designed to function as a living laboratory for Campus and the Department of Biological Science's plant and ecology related courses, as well as research space for faculty and graduate students. More than 4,000 exotic plants, representing over 1,000 distinct species, are maintained in, and around, the Teaching Greenhouse. Four simulated environments - tropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and desert - facilitate students' understanding of the diversity of plant species and their ecologies. Plants are labeled with information regarding their taxonomies, geographic origins, common names and economic uses.
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Harpur Academic Advising is available to meet with Harpur students in Old Champlain Hall. Drop-ins only.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
I'm sure you have heard about GCal but do you know where to start? During this workshop, you will learn some tips and tricks to organizing your first semester! Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone to start building your personal Google Calendar and Google tasks list with a Success Coach! Want to make an individual appointment as well? Check out our coaches availability here: successcoaching.timetap.com
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
In this library tour, new students will explore and learn about library spaces and services to assist them once classes begin. Bring your questions about Binghamton University Libraries!
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Did you attend New Student Orientation this Summer and enjoy learning from your Orientation Advisors? Join them for this brief, interactive presentation about tips for success during your first few weeks of the semester.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The East Gym, Rec Center will be open to accommodate self-guided tours. Get familiar with the Center and while you're here, buy your FitSpace membership!
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Got your class schedule and unsure of where certain spaces are on campus? Meet the Orientation Advisors outside the Bookstore and they will help you walk your schedule!
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Come join Parent and Family Programs for a Move-in Day reception . Take a break with refreshments, Binghamton swag, and giveaways. Come relax and chat with other new families, Campus Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Come out and meet the staff from Campus Bible Fellowship and get your welcome back kit giveaway item!
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
For New Fall 2024 Transfers. Pre-Registration Required here: https://forms.gle/PGKyQujdUWVp8YQo6
Our Transition and (Transfer)mation Summit is your opportunity to engage with other new transfer students, get a jump start on your career development, and begin to get acclimated to Binghamton University and the local community.
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
In this library tour, new students will explore and learn about library spaces and services to assist them once classes begin. Bring your questions about Binghamton University Libraries!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Head to the Peace Quad to play fun tailgate games like cornhole and Kan Jam.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Rec Center will be open for basketball & badminton play. FitSpace, the fitness center, will also be open for a sneak peek. No membership required.
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Join us for a cozy night of s'mores and games Friday, August 16th @8:30pm at the Mountainview Fire Pit. 🔥🍫🎲 Make great memories as you step into a new semester. Gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Games will be in APP G16 near the fire pit!
For disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Tian Burte at tburte@binghamton.edu.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Enjoy a brunch and get all your Jewish needs met!
Learn about how your internship during the fall semester can help you earn college credit! CDCI 395 is a course that students in any major can take along with an internship to get upper level course credit. The course is implemented by the Fleishman Career Center.
https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/99575210775
CDCI 395 is an online, asynchronous seminar course taught through Brightspace. Each week, students will be assigned readings, discussions, and activities designed to teach important skills that will give them an advantage when looking for a full-time career. The course teaches students leadership skills, the power of networking, professionalism, teamwork, equity/ inclusion in the workplace, and how to enhance your critical thinking abilities all while reflecting on your internship. Students can enroll in 2, 4, or 8 credits based on the number of hours you complete at your internship.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The East Gym, Rec Center will be open to accommodate self-guided tours. Get familiar with the Center and while you're here, buy your FitSpace membership!
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Late Nite for a special opportunity to meet new friends and create your very own masterpiece. Mingle with other Bearcats and grab the supplies you'll need to create your work of art.
Fri, Aug 16, 2024 6:00 PM
For New Fall 2024 Transfers. Pre-Registration Required here: https://forms.gle/PGKyQujdUWVp8YQo6
Our Transition and (Transfer)mation Summit is your opportunity to engage with other new transfer students, get a jump start on your career development, and begin to get acclimated to Binghamton University and the local community.
6:05 PM – 8:05 PM
Join Binghamton Athletics as the Bearcats' Men's Soccer team takes on Monroe! Tickets are FREE for all fans
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1988 and spends over a third of the year on tour across the world. Featured in all aspects of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s programming, this remarkably versatile orchestra performs and leads educational events in New York, across the U.S. and around the globe; in concert halls; dance venues; jazz clubs; public parks; and with symphony orchestras; ballet troupes; local students; and an ever-expanding roster of guest artists. Under Music Director Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to Jazz at Lincoln Center-commissioned works, including compositions and arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus, and current and former Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra members Wynton Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Ted Nash, Victor Goines, Sherman Irby, Chris Crenshaw, and Carlos Henriquez.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join Binghamton Athletics as the Bearcats' Men's Soccer team takes on Monroe! Tickets are FREE for all fans
Where
Various locations across campus
Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902, United States