Family Weekend 2022

Family members 18 and older must pre-register for Family Weekend to exercise at the East Gym, Recreation Center. Prepare for your visit by reviewing Campus Recreation's policies and procedures (https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/facilities-services/access.html). Gym access is at no additional cost. Participants must show their wristband received during Family Weekend check-in for access to the building.

Welcome to the Cabinet Series,1995-2022 is a series of lithographs based on a simple rectangular structure, a generalized form of a primitive cabinet. The cabinet becomes the cornerstone structure or platform for isolated still-life objects. As a metaphor, the cabinet represents the containment of substance. Objects depicted in relation to the cabinet are arranged in space, not unlike an altar top or niche to draw attention and focus contemplation.

Enjoy warm, easy-to-follow, Shacharit Service with Chabad. More info at www.JewishBU.com/familyweekend

Come and get a Binghamton family photo taken by a professional photographer!

Capture your visit with a free family portrait* by professional photographer with a Binghamton University backdrop. Your photo will be uploaded to a website, so you will have access to the original file. Also offered Saturday from 11:30am-2:30pm at The Events Center Concourse during the Spirit Lunch.

*This event requires a Family Weekend wristband Sunday

Take a guided tour through the hills covered in beautiful foliage in the Binghamton University Nature Preserve. Many kinds of wildlife might be seen on this tour. Sponsored by Friends of the Nature Preserve.

Visit the University Bookstore and pick up some Binghamton spirit for you and your student. Don't forget to use the 10% off coupon you receive at check-in off an entire clothing and gift purchase.

Women's Lacrosse Club Home Tournament

We invite all our students, friends, and families to join us for Brunch before you hit the road and head home from Family Weekend.

Stop by admissions to guess how many jellybeans are in the jar and win a free swag item! While you're here, help prepare younger siblings for their college journey, and ask questions about your own undergraduate to graduate school path. Learn about how to take your college experience to the next level with our volunteer and employment opportunities.

Men's Soccer Club vs Cornell University—Academy

Make sure to check-in once you arrive on campus! We'll have information for you for the weekend. Pick up your Family Weekend goodies*, including your FW wristband (pass).

Enjoy complimentary coffee and light refreshments

Family members 18 and older must pre-register for Family Weekend to exercise at the East Gym, Recreation Center. Prepare for your visit by reviewing Campus Recreation's policies and procedures (https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/facilities-services/access.html). Gym access is at no additional cost. Participants must show their wristband received during Family Weekend check-in for access to the building.

A lively, homey minyan and kiddush for the entire family! Hosted by Hillel @ Binghamton.

Come and meet with our Family Weekend sponsors and learn about how they offer services to our students.

Description:Welcome to the Cabinet Series,1995-2022 is a series of lithographs based on a simple rectangular structure, a generalized form of a primitive cabinet. The cabinet becomes the cornerstone structure or platform for isolated still-life objects. As a metaphor, the cabinet represents the containment of substance. Objects depicted in relation to the cabinet are arranged in space, not unlike an altar top or niche to draw attention and focus contemplation.

Join us for the official opening of Family Weekend with President Harvey Stenger and David Cohan, chair of our Parents Leadership Council as they welcome you to Binghamton University.

Immediately following will be our featured speaker Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times best selling author of the anti-helicopter parenting manifesto How to Raise an Adult which gave rise to a TED Talk that has more than 5 million views. Her second book is the critically acclaimed and award-winning prose poetry memoir Real American, which illustrates her experience as a Black and biracial person in white spaces. A third book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, will be out in2021.

In this widely acclaimed talk, Julie draws on her research, conversations with educators and admission officers, and her own insights as a mother and the former dean of freshman at Stanford University to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms kids and prevents them from developing self-efficacy: the knowledge that one's own actions lead to outcomes. Listen as she offers practical strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary to become healthy, thriving adults. Julie will be signing books after the event.

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Q&A

10:45 a.m. Book Signing

Enjoy warm, easy to follow services with Chabad. Followed by lunch at 12 noon.

Join Koach for Shacharit and Mincha. Hosted by Hillel @ Binghamton and Temple Israel

On Family Weekend, Residential Life staff hide hundreds of rubber ducks around the community in the late evening for residents and their families to find throughout the next day. Participants can turn in their rubber ducks for prizes. Most prizes are candy, but there are larger prize baskets full of independent living must-haves or University swag. The ducks disappear quickly, so happy hunting! Once you are finished, come by the table outside the Apartments Area office, located at Choconut 102 for your prizes!

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Join Binghamton's Art & Design Department staff and students on The Spine for a silkscreen printing workshop! During the event, participants will be encouraged to choose an image designed by BU print making students, and will be guided through the process of printing their own shirt. Experienced student volunteers will assist during this event, and all necessary printing materials will be supplied. Small donations are welcome to support student volunteers and artists.

Parents and family members are welcome to stop by for transactions, new accounts or any questions you may have!

Visit the University Bookstore and pick up some Binghamton spirit for you and your student. Don't forget to use the 10% off coupon you receive at check-in off an entire clothing and gift purchase

Description:Stop by admissions to guess how many jellybeans are in the jar and win a free swag item! While you're here, help prepare younger siblings for their college journey, and ask questions about your own undergraduate to graduate school path. Learn about how to take your college experience to the next level with our volunteer and employment opportunities.

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Harpur's Ferry student crew will have CPR mannequins and stop-the-bleed equipment available and will demonstrate the basics of compression-only CPR and bleeding control that could potentially save an individual's life.

Welcome Hinman families! Come join us on the Hinman Quad for inflatables, activities and snacks. See your student in their home away from home and meet other Hinman families and the Hinman student and professional staff. We hope to see you there!

Stop by the Center for Civic Engagement to learn about ways to get involved in community service and civic life! Staff will be available to talk about volunteer opportunities, help students register to vote and more.

Join us for Family Weekend Lunch and Baxter's Spirit Celebration sponsored by Binghamton University Residential Life! This is a picnic style lunch featuring Lupo's Spiedie's, a local Binghamton favorite!

Come see performances by the Dance Team, Kickline, Cheer Team, Spirt Squads and much more. There will be a Residential Life community shoutout contest, additional contests, a t-shirt toss and a chance to meet Baxter The Bearcat.

Lunch is $12 per person which must be purchased in advance through online registration. A limited amount of in-person tickets will be available during on-site registration.

Health Promotion and Prevention Services will be hosting interactive tabling intended to share important information about a variety of health topics relevant to college students: alcohol and other drugs, mental health, interpersonal violence, and much more. Prizes will be given away throughout the afternoon so we encourage families to stop by, test their knowledge, and learn something new. It will be fun and educational! We also welcome our local YWCA ENCORE plus breast health outreach, education and advocacy program designed to educate all women concerning the importance of annual breast/cervical cancer screenings and assists uninsured and underinsured women 40 and older access to screening funds available in New York State.

Join us in the MRC Lounge for an intimate discussion with the Family Weekend keynote speaker, Julie Lythcott-Haims! This reception will provide an opportunity for families and students of color to share space in the MRC, engage in impactful conversations around assisting their students and ask Julie questions. Join us for light refreshments and intentional dialogue.

Lythcott-Haims will offer brief comments on how to raise successful kids without overparenting, addressing what it means to be Black in white spaces, and the healing power of community. A New York Times best-selling author, speaker and activist focused on helping humans find their true north, Lythcott-Haims' work is about the obstacles we face as humans striving to thrive and how we can unlock our most authentic selves.

Sponsored by: The Healthy Campus Initiative and the Multicultural Resource Center.

Come and get a Binghamton family photo taken by a professional photographer!

Capture your visit with a free family portrait* by professional photographer with a Binghamton University backdrop. Your photo will be uploaded to a website, so you will have access to the original file. Also offered Sunday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in University Union West at Baxter's Bench outside the Bookstore on the 2nd floor of The Union.

*This event requires a Family Weekend wristband Saturday

Join us in the MRC Lounge for an intimate discussion with the Family Weekend keynote speaker, Julie Lythcott-Haims! This reception will provide an opportunity for families and students of color to share space in the MRC, engage in impactful conversations around assisting their students and ask Julie questions. Join us for light refreshments and intentional dialogue.

Lythcott-Haims will offer brief comments on how to raise successful kids without overparenting, addressing what it means to be Black in white spaces, and the healing power of community. A New York Times best-selling author, speaker and activist focused on helping humans find their true north, Lythcott-Haims' work is about the obstacles we face as humans striving to thrive and how we can unlock our most authentic selves.

Sponsored by: The Healthy Campus Initiative and the Multicultural Resource Center.

Come meet Lester Coghill, the director of Fraternity and Sorority Life as he explains what Greek Life is like at Binghamton, and what to expect if your student is interested. Also offered at 11 a.m.

Come support the Men's Lacrosse Club team vs. Cornell!

Join us for a home-cooked meal alongside Shabbat song and great company. There is no fee but contributions to Chabad are appreciated. RSVP and more info: www.JewishBU.com/familyweekend

Attend this session for information about education abroad programming including topics such as: the benefits of education abroad, how to finance education abroad, meeting academic requirements, how to choose a program and more! Offered again at 11 a.m.

Come out to Fam Jam featuring music Dr. Dana and the Jam Department (a favorite Binghamton student band). This is an open jam and open mic event for students and their family members! All are welcome!

Come by and celebrate International Podcast Day with the Libraries at our pop-up podcast station. Record a short segment on what it's like being a Binghamton Student with your family that will be collected as part of Binghamton University's Oral history. Make sure to pick up some library swag too!

Take a guided tour through the hills covered in beautiful foliage in the Binghamton University Nature Preserve. Many kinds of wildlife might be seen on this tour. Sponsored by Friends of the Nature Preserve. Offered again Sunday at 10 a.m.

Join us for fun, family-friendly activities led by the Newing College Res Life Staff and Area Government student leaders! Some of the activities include 'Knock out' (Basketball),ongoing Volleyball Games and Bingo, some of the activities you'll have to see for yourself!

Dickinson Day is a day of outdoor activities, food and fun put on by the Dickinson Community Residential Life staff. Past Dickinson Days have included volleyball competitions, popcorn, cotton candy, inflatables, co-rec football, board games and a picture booth. Dickinson Day occurs at the beginning of the fall semester and is open to all residents.

Women's Soccer Club vs SUNY Oneonta

Join the Mountainview College staff, RAs, Mountainview College Council and the Office of Student Transition and Success at our Fall in Love with Mountainview View. Fall themed activity stations will be available for Mountainview students and their families to enjoy. Fall refreshments will also be available.

Fall is happening early in CIW at our annual Fall Fest during Family Weekend! Fall Fest is a tradition that allows the wonderful families of our CIW residents to come to campus in September and experience life in the woods at the start of Fall. Past CIW Fall Fest activities feature events such as tie dye, fall treats, photo booths, face painting and more!

Men's Rugby Club vs. SUNY Brockport!

Enjoy the Family Weekend Concert!

This session will highlight the ways that Binghamton University students have leveraged the career center to support their career and professional development goals. Students will explore what helped them discover their career and academic interests, and talk about opportunities they have had to gain experience, develop skills and build their networks.

Happy Family Weekend! Stop by the MarketPlace on Saturday October 1 from 2-8pm for a buy one, get one half off on milk or juice tea at 2nd Heaven. 2nd Heaven is owned and operated by Binghamton Alum Leighton Blackwood, Class of 2021.

Description:The Binghamton University Art Museum is thrilled to welcome students and families to our dynamic public space as part of Family Weekend. Join us for a1-hour tour of the Art Museum where you will visit the main gallery featuring work by celebrated artist, Michal Heiman; and following tour our lower galleries, including highlights from our permanent collection which have been selectivy acquired throughout the decades. For more information on the Art Museum and detailed information on our gallery spaces and exhibitions, please view our website here: https://www.binghamton.edu/art-museum/.

Come cheer on the Men's Ice Hockey Club!

Field Hockey game Vs. R.I.T.!

Enjoy this outstanding performance as Binghamton a cappella groups come together to give you one spectacular show! One of the most popular Family Weekend traditions, this show is fun for everyone. Admission is free, but Family Weekend wrist band or student ID required. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us for a homecooked meal. There is no fee but contributions to Chabad are appreciated. RSVP and more info: www.JewishBU.com/familyweekend

Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club vs NYU

Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club vs NYU

Network with other families at the Family Weekend Campus Pub Pop Up Event. This is a great opportunity to connect with family members while taking in some of the nostalgia of the original campus pub in The Union. We'll have some photos available to check out, as well as the original booths and tables. Food is complimentary while quantities last and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase via debit or credit card for guests 21 and over.

Nick Thune, comedian / actor, hails from the Great Northwest (Seattle), where he spent his early years growing up. Nick's absurdist view and deadpan wit have distinguished his unique style of storytelling mixed with one-liners.

Nick has appeared on "The Tonight Show" 10 times, "Conan" 2 times, and Late Night 1 time. On each occasion, he won. He performs comedy to sold out crowds across the country and around the world, and has been featured at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival, South By Southwest, Bonnaroo, The Moontower Comedy Festival, The Dublin Comedy Festival, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and many more.

Fun for the whole family! Check-in at the Tillman Lobby to receive a Late Nite wrist band! Popcorn, pizza, snow cones and while supplies last! Mechanical bull, stuff-a-plush, carnival games, face painting, and much more! Giveaways during the night! Admission is free, but Family Weekend wristband or student ID is required.

Family members 18 and older must pre-register for Family Weekend to exercise at the East Gym, Recreation Center. Prepare for your visit by reviewing Campus Recreation's policies and procedures (https://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/facilities-services/access.html). Gym access is at no additional cost. Participants must show their wristband received during Family Weekend check-in for access to the building.

Welcome to the Cabinet Series,1995-2022 is a series of lithographs based on a simple rectangular structure, a generalized form of a primitive cabinet. The cabinet becomes the cornerstone structure or platform for isolated still-life objects. As a metaphor, the cabinet represents the containment of substance. Objects depicted in relation to the cabinet are arranged in space, not unlike an altar top or niche to draw attention and focus contemplation.

You're invited to Binghamton University's Koffman Incubator in downtown Binghamton. This 35,000 square feet facility supports over 60 student and community startups, providing entrepreneurs the resources they need to start or grow their business.

Parents and family members are welcome to stop by for transactions, new accounts or any questions you may have!

Visit the University Bookstore and pick up some Binghamton spirit for you and your student. Don't forget to use the 10% off coupon you receive at check-in off an entire clothing and gift purchase.

The exhibit draws on the manuscripts, rare books and printed ephemera held in Special Collections to showcase the long history of farming and agriculture-adjacent industries in the upstate region. From apples and dairy to hops and poultry, agricultural products have been a key component of the local economy for generations. The materials on view highlight some of the many ways in which upstate farmers shared information, advertised and promoted their products, and dealt with hardships such as pests and the rigors of wartime. No appointment or reservation required.

https://libnews.binghamton.edu/specialcollections/2022/08/29/fall-2022-exhibit-farming-empire/

Join the Watson professional advisers and the Directors from the first year engineering program and Computer Science. Chat about academics, requirements and expectations!

Open to Everyone! Come chat with students in the2022 Summer Scholars and Artists Program, learn about the program and their research in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and music. Find out more about how to apply for the 2023 Summer Scholars and Artists Program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/student-research-and-scholarship/fund/summer-research.html

Join Students for Ethical Living and Food (S.E.L.F.) and the Sustainability Hub for a Family Weekend celebration clothing swap! Bring at least two items of clothing to donate and leave with as much as you want.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Open House will allow current students and their families to come tour the ultramodern Pharmacy Building. Faculty, staff and current students will be available to answer questions and show you our classrooms and teaching labs, including our simulation suite with high-fidelity manikins. Feel free to stop by the pharmacy building anytime during the Open House!

The Binghamton University Art Museum is thrilled to welcome students and families to our dynamic public space as part of Family Weekend. Join us for a1-hour tour of the Art Museum where you will visit the main gallery featuring work by celebrated artist, Michal Heiman; and following tour our lower galleries, including highlights from our permanent collection which have been selectivy acquired throughout the decades. For more information on the Art Museum and detailed information on our gallery spaces and exhibitions, please view our website here: https://www.binghamton.edu/art-museum/.

Make sure to check-in once you arrive to campus! Pick up your Family Weekend goodies for the weekend. Must be registered for Family Weekend to receive check-in materials.

We welcome Decker College students and families to join us for a tour of the Health Sciences Building, located on Binghamton University's Health Sciences Campus in Johnson City, NY. Meet in the Atrium (main lobby.) You will have the chance to meet some of our student staff and view the state-of-the-art facilities. Register here.

Spirited and traditional Carlebach Davening

Provides community-based service lead with a guitar.

Enjoy an uplifting Kabalat Shabbat and delicious vibrant Shabbat Dinner. There is no fee but contributions to Chabad are appreciated. RSVP and more info: www.JewishBU.com/FamilyWeekend

Traditional egalitarian student-led services.

Soccer Game

Enjoy a nice bonfire to kick off Family Weekend!

Join us for a delicious, connecting Shabbat dinner in Binghamton. RSVP at www.JewishBU.com/FamilyWeekend

Join over 200 students for a free kosher Shabbat dinner in the C4 MPR. Includes words of Torah from students, dinner, dessert, and singing.

FREE popcorn and soda provided.

Thor embarks on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced -- a quest for inner peace. However, his retirement gets interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who -- to his surprise -- inexplicably wields his magical hammer. Together, they set out on a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance.

The Drawing Marathon offers Binghamton University students, alumni and community artists (18 and over) a unique opportunity to compete for 24 hours to produce a finished figure drawing. It is a chance to discover one's artistic second wind when powerful creative energy is released at the very time physical energy diminishes. This second wind reinvigorates both mind and body and can result in a rewarding, even spectacular artistic creation.

The Drawing Marathon will run for a 24 hour period with regular breaks.

The Drawing Marathon offers Binghamton University students, alumni and community artists (18 and over) a unique opportunity to compete for 24 hours to produce a finished figure drawing. It is a chance to discover one's artistic second wind when powerful creative energy is released at the very time physical energy diminishes. This second wind reinvigorates both mind and body and can result in a rewarding, even spectacular artistic creation.

The Drawing Marathon will run for a 24 hour period with regular breaks.

FREE popcorn and soda provided.

Thor embarks on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced -- a quest for inner peace. However, his retirement gets interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who -- to his surprise -- inexplicably wields his magical hammer. Together, they set out on a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance.