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  • Eduroam Wi-Fi update

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

    To stay connected to Eduroam (campus Wi-Fi) without issues, run the latest version of JoinNow on your devices. This will get your device ready with the new configuration. If you do not complete this, you may not be able to connect to the eduroam network. If you connect on multiple devices (e.g., your laptop, your phone, etc.) this will need to be done on each device. This utility only needs to be run on Wi-Fi-connected desktops, laptops and mobile devices, but does not need to be run on wired desktops.

    To run JoinNow, download and run the utility here at the link below or go to .

    A few notes: You will need your ˿Ƶ University account password to log in. On Windows and Mac computers, a file will be downloaded that you will need to click on to run. Follow the standard eduroam onboarding procedure at:

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

    For More Information:

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  • OTP and phishing scams

    Never give your One-Time Password (OTP) to anyone over the phone, no matter who they claim to be. A legitimate institution, like your bank or ˿Ƶ University, will never call you and ask for your OTP. They already have access to the information they need and use OTPs as a protective measure for you, not for them. Scammers often use sophisticated tactics to create a sense of urgency, pressuring you to share your information. Always remember to hang up and, if you're concerned, contact the institution directly using a number you know is legitimate.

    Any issues or questions can be directed to the Help Desk 607-777-6420.

    For More Information:

    Contact help desk or visit /its/about/teams/information-security/phishing/index.html

  • University Food Policy update

    Effective immediately, "Management Policy #504 - Food Policy" has been updated. All campus entities, students, faculty and staff are subject to the requirements associated with this policy when serving food and/or beverages on campus.

    ˿Ƶ University is committed to ensuring the safety, quality and consistency of all food and beverages served on campus. As part of this commitment, the University maintains an exclusive contractual relationship with Sodexo. All food and beverages served on campus must be provided through ˿Ƶ University Dining Services (BUDS). Exemptions may be made for events with food costs under BUDS' first right of refusal threshold, or in rare cases when BUDS determines that they are unable to meet a requested service or specialty foods are necessary.

    Key updates to the policy include an increase of the threshold for BUDS' first right of refusal to $300, a new Pre-Authorized Off-Campus Food Provider List for approved exemptions and an online Food Policy Portal replacing paper submission processes. For more details, visit the website link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Auxiliary Services or visit /services/auxiliary/dining/

  • Title IX Newsletter

    The Title IX Office releases a semesterly newsletter to update the campus community about planned activities, important updates and opportunities for engagement. You can find news and updates for the current semester at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Katy Perry or visit /services/title-ix/about/newsletter.html

  • Purchase your parking permit

    Indivduals can purchase parking permits online today at the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) portal below. It’s easy and convenient! To log in, you will need your ˿Ƶ University ID and Two Factor Authentication (2FA).

    First time permit buyer? You must first register your vehicle online with the University. If you are a returning customer, log in, follow the step-by-step instructions and confirm that your vehicle information is up to date. When you purchase a 2025-26 annual permit or semester permit, the permit will immediately be active.

    TAPS utilizes License Plate Recognition (LPR), a plate-recognition technology that virtually associates ˿Ƶ University parking permits to a license plate. Vehicle information can be updated from your online account at any time. See the campus map for parking lot locations and which lot designations correspond with a permit type. Parking Services closely monitor lot availability and updates the TAPS parking availability website with which parking lots have available space during peak times on campus.

    TAPS updates for the upcoming year can be found on the TAPS website. Questions regarding parking can be directed to parking@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Parking Services or visit

  • Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program Scholarship

    Students are invited to apply for the Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program, which provides financial support for students entering the one-year, Saturdays-only Manhattan-based graduate program focused on improving healthcare systems. Studies are available in-person in Manhattan, online or in a hybrid format. This one-year program is designed to provide individuals with a bachelor's degree the opportunity to gain sufficient knowledge and skills for modeling, analyzing and/or designing healthcare delivery systems and processes.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

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

Arts and Entertainment

  • 2025-26 Music Department concert season

    The ˿Ƶ University Music Department is pleased to announce its 2025-26 concert season, a series of performances celebrating music excellence through beloved classics and exciting new works.

    The season features more than 65 concerts, operas, guest artists and faculty showcases, so university students and community members can explore music that spans centuries, styles and cultures.

    The season opens on Sunday, Aug. 24, with The Greg Evans Trio in Casadesus Recital Hall with an eclectic mix of jazz tunes. Other fall semester highlights will include a celebration of Latin American Art Song with Brenda Iglesias, professor of voice and contralto on Saturday, Sept. 13; a residency with N.Y. Voices collaborating with the university choirs on Sunday, Oct. 5; the Children’s Opera: "Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing", on Sunday, Nov. 16; and Harpur Jazz Week with guitarist Gabe Condon, on Thursday, Nov. 20.

    The spring semester is packed with even more outstanding performances. Some highlights include: the spring opera, "Postcard From Morocco"; artists-in-residence, HUB New Music and the ˿Ƶ University Symphony Orchestra, featuring a special guest.

    As always, the department has outstanding ensemble performances to look forward to in both semesters. Audiences can come and see concerts with the University Wind Symphony; the ˿Ƶ University Symphony Orchestra; the Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Band; Collegium Musicum early music Ensemble; the Nukporfe African Drumming and Dance Ensemble; the Piano, Low Brass, Flute and Guitar Ensembles, and so much more.

    For a more detailed listing of the performance season and more information about tickets and parking, visit the link below or at:

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert J Manners or visit /music/events.html

  • Eleventh Hour Literary seeking submissions

    Eleventh Hour Literary, a biannual journal funded by the President's Office and sponsored by the Professional Staff Senate, is currently seeking submissions for poetry and prose. Unlike many journals, work from anyone will be accepted, but only pieces that have gone through rejections and been subsequently revised will be featured. The journal’s editorial mission is to create a community of writers who uplift each other in their perseverance.

    In this cycle, Eleventh Hour Literary is also seeking student submissions of visual art, which could be featured on the cover and receive a prize of $50, thanks to ˿Ƶ University's School of the Arts!

    Submit a piece today at the link below!

    For More Information:

    Contact Eleventh Hour Literary or visit

Career Development

  • Get credit for your Fall semester internship through CDCI 395

    The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development offers ˿Ƶ University students a chance to get academic credit for their Fall semester internships. Students can enroll in CDCI 395, an online asynchronous course that students take in conjunction with their internship to further enhance their experience and create more opportunities for learning and professional development.

    Students can earn credit from both paid and unpaid internships this Fall semester. Feel free to email us at CDCI@binghamton.edu for additional information or check out our Credit Bearing Internship Program website at the link below.

    Students have until Thursday, Aug. 21, to enroll.

    For More Information:

    Contact Michael Lorusso or visit /ccpd/services/internship.html

  • English-speaking assistant (ESA) opportunity

    Interested in becoming a teacher in the future? Want to broaden your international perspectives? Looking for a way to help international students succeed at ˿Ƶ?

    Consider becoming an English-speaking assistant (ESA) for "EML 205: Applied Academic Speaking and Listening Discussion."

    As an ESA, you will work directly with international students, helping them adjust to U.S. academic expectations while also developing your own teaching, communication and intercultural skills.

    The class you’ll assist with: "EML 205 – Applied Academic Speaking and Listening Discussion," meets from 8–9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is part of a 400-level EML/Linguistics course, LING/EML 491, which counts toward both the linguistics major and the education minor.

    Visit the link below to learn more about the course and start the application process. Once you’ve completed the application form, email Trena Haffenden at thaffend@binghamton.edu. Contact her with any questions throughout the process.

    For More Information:

    Contact Trena Haffenden or visit

  • New funding opportunity for student organizations

    Student organizations can now apply for the Fleishman Career Center's Student Organization Partnership Initiative (SOPI) to receive up to $500 to co-sponsor career or professional development events. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all funding has been awarded for the fall semester. Decisions will be sent within two weeks of application submission.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Aly Novi or visit

Construction

General

  • Get money to explore your product or startup idea at The Battery Show

    Do you have an idea for a new product or a startup? Did you just launch a startup? Are you conducting exciting new battery-related research that could become a real-world product? Are you looking to explore professional development in entrepreneurship or innovation?

    Join the NSF I-Corps Hybrid Regional Course to explore the product-market fit for your innovation or company while getting access to $5000 in funding to attend the Battery Show, held on Oct. 7–9, in Detroit, Mich.

    The hybrid course starts on Monday, Sept. 15. Apply at the link below by Wednesday, Aug. 20.

    For questions, contact Matt Quimby, at mquimby1@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Matthew Quimby or visit

  • Grubhub is BUDS' new mobile ordering app

    Skip the line and order ahead on the Grubhub mobile ordering app!

    It’s easy: download the app and link your meal plan to begin ordering online at the MarketPlace, Garbanzo, Hungry Bearcat, Library Tower Café and John Arthur Café presents: Einstein Bros. Bagels.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lori Benson or visit

  • Changes to student printing system supporting sustainability

    Beginning this Fall semester, ˿Ƶ University will be implementing a new, more sustainable student printing system. The University is moving from a dollar-based quota to a credit-based system that simplifies how you track your printing and encourages responsible resource use.

    The number of pages allocated has not changed; each student receives 870 print credits at the start of each semester.
    - One black-and-white page = one credit
    - One color page = eight credits

    The print allocation is issued by the first day of the fall, summer, spring and winter semesters, and is reset twice a year before the start of the Fall and Spring semesters.

    To help you get the most out of your print credits, ITS will be updating campus printers to default to duplex (double-sided) printing, and will also send out a low print credit email once you fall below 20% of your printing credits.

    If you need additional credits for your academic requirements, you will be able to submit a request through our new "Printing Credit Request Form." You will be asked to justify your need and watch a brief video on responsible printing.

    Thank you for helping make ˿Ƶ more sustainable — green is more than just our school color!

    For More Information:

    Contact ITS Help Desk or visit /its/about/teams/technology-support-services/technical-support-services/student-printing/index.html

  • Bike safety event on campus: Aug. 25

    TAPS, in partnership with Campus Recreation, will host a bike safety event at noon, Monday, Aug. 25, on the Peace Quad. Important bike safety information will be reviewed, and bike safety giveaways will be handed out. If you have your own bike or use the University bikeshare bikes, stop by and learn more!

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit /services/transportation-and-parking/alternative-transportation/bike-share/

  • Lot M5 closed, metered parking added to Lot M4

    Lot M5 is closed for the construction of the new Lecture Hall. Metered parking from Lot M5 has been temporarily added to Lot M4.

    See the campus map for additional parking options.

    For More Information:

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

  • Academic A bus stop relocation

    The bus stop location at Academic A is being relocated due to construction on the new Lecture Hall. The new bus stop will now be permanently located near the intersection of West Drive and Connector Road. The Hinman Campus Shuttle stop will also stop at this new location.

    For more information on transit, visit the TAPS website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit /services/transportation-and-parking/buses-and-shuttles/

  • New campus shuttle stop added to Lot G1

    A new campus shuttle stop has been added to Lot G1 near the Welcome Center. This stop will run Monday through Friday only, offering a convenient way to get closer to class when parking in Lot G1.

    For more information on transit, visit the TAPS website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit /services/transportation-and-parking/buses-and-shuttles/

  • ˿Ƶ's Passport to Adventure Fund

    Are you looking to study abroad, but do not yet have your passport? The Office of International Education and Global Initiatives is excited to announce that our Passport to Adventure fund has reopened for 2025!

    Any student who is applying for their first adult U.S. passport is eligible for a $130 scholarship to offset the cost of the passport book. Awards are limited and are granted on a 'first-come, first-served' basis, so apply soon! Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Robert Sallai or visit

  • Fall semester Food Pantry pick-up hours

    ˿Ƶ University provides a Food Pantry that is a temporary, judgment-free place for students facing hard times, such as running short of money for the month or other emergency situations.

    Pick up hours for the fall semester can be found at the link below. Food Pantry locations and the online ordering form can also be found at the link below.

    For More Information:

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

  • Fall 2025 OCCT and BC Transit service

    OCC Transport (OCCT) will begin full service for the fall semester Tuesday, Aug. 19. A limited Welcome Back service will run Friday, Aug. 15, through Monday, Aug. 18. The OCCT schedules are posted on the OCCT website at the link below. Download the ETA SPOT application for real-time bus tracking information.

    Broome County (BC) Transit operates between 6 a.m.-9 p.m. BC Transit routes and schedule information are available at the BC Transit website at

    For More Information:

    Contact TAPS or visit

  • Promote your events and announcements in The Union

    Need to get the word out? Submit a request to display your digital sign on displays in The Union!

    The Union has 14 digital displays where images will be displayed for 10-15 seconds at a time, on a loop, during the Union's operating hours. It’s a great way to reach students!

    Only recognized student groups are permitted to submit digital signage requests. Learn more and submit your requests online at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Nii Tetteh or visit /services/union/services/digital-signage-request.html

  • BUC$ program to be discontinued

    BUC$, the optional student amenity that allows prepaid funds to be added to a student ID card to pay for certain University services, will be discontinued. This decision was made after a thorough review of campus needs and available technologies. The change allows a transition to more modern, flexible and widely used payment options across campus.

    As of Aug. 4, 2025, adding funds to a BUC$ account on a student ID card will no longer be available. Any residual BUC$ balances will remain available for use through May 29, 2026. Dining Services and the University Bookstore will continue to accept BUC$ during this time. Students may also convert BUC$ balances to dining dollars or request a refund by emailing ˿ƵMealPlanOffice.USA@sodexo.com or visiting the Meal Plan office in UU-B02. Students are encouraged to spend BUC$ balances this academic year. Changes to student printing quotas have been made.

    For more details, visit the BUC$ website below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Auxiliary Services or visit /services/auxiliary/dining/bucs/

  • Find help with the ˿Ƶ Support Network

    Overwhelmed and don’t know where to look for help? The ˿Ƶ Support Network (BSN) is designed to help you find resources on- and off-campus based on various concerns. Browse and select the categories on the website to locate the next steps and information. This is a private, anonymous tool for all students, with 117 categories ranging from personal to academic concerns.

    For More Information:

    Contact Division of Student Affairs or visit

Health and Wellness

  • Special offer: Massage therapy on campus

    Start the semester relaxed with $10 off when you spend $50 or more in the Wellness Suite! That means a full 60-minute relaxation massage is just $62 with the coupon. Licensed massage therapists offer a variety of services; to book, email Wellness@binghamton.edu or stop by if space is available.

    The Wellness Suite, located in the East Gym, is open six days a week. Offer valid through Monday, Sept. 30. One coupon per person, per promotional period; not valid with other discounts. Pick up your coupon at the East Gym Recreation Center.

    For More Information:

    Contact Sara Couchman or visit /campus-recreation/wellness-services/index.html

  • Walk for Wellness 2025: Sept. 6

    Get ready for ˿Ƶ University’s First Annual Walk for Wellness — a morning filled with community, good vibes and healthy fun! Hosted by the BMINDS Research Team and the Health and Wellness Studies Department, this event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 6, in Otsiningo Park.

    Connect with top healthcare organizations like UHS and Guthrie, and distinguished health and wellness studies researchers and teams; Refresh with lemonade from Sunny Sips and Juice bowls from Common Juice Soilery; Treat yourself to fresh bakery items and more tasty surprises while soaking up some Vitamin D.

    Interested in tabling, selling, collaborating or sponsoring?
    Email binghamtonminds@gmail.com to get involved. Register now at the link below to bring a team, join the walk and be part of a brand-new ˿Ƶ tradition.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rania Khan or visit

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Research

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Ian McDonough or visit

  • Campus Research and Creative Opportunity Posting (CROP)

    Are you looking for a research or creative opportunity? Campus Research Opportunity Postings (CROP) is your one-stop shop for finding and applying for active research opportunities on campus!

    Check the webpage below regularly for new entries. Click on each posting to read more about what is offered, whether the position is paid, volunteer, or for credit, and how to apply. Many opportunities are ongoing, but some have a deadline to apply.

    Reach out to the contact person listed with any questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Polzin or visit /student-research-and-scholarship/undergraduate-research/crop-database.html

Student Activities

  • Take part in the Kindness Challenge: Aug. 25-29

    Join B-Healthy for the Kindness Challenge, a campus-wide initiative designed to uplift, connect and empower the community. Each week, B-Healthy will be hosting tabling events across campus where you can take part in simple acts of kindness and learn how kindness boosts mental health, combats loneliness and builds a stronger sense of belonging.

    Find more information on B-Engaged at the link below.

    Day 1: Monday, Aug. 25
    - Location: The Spine
    - Time: 12:30-3 p.m.
    - Compliment chain challenge: Start a letter chain across campus. Pass a paper around and add to it before handing it to the next person.

    Day 2: Tuesday, Aug. 26
    - Location: Marketplace (Fireplace Lounge)
    - Time: 12:30-3 p.m.
    - “Can I sit with you?”: Find a new person and ask if you can sit with them. Pick up kindness discussion cards at our table to spark a fun conversation with them.

    Day 3: Wednesday, Aug. 27
    - Locations: Hinman, C4, The Union
    - Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
    - Kindness Post-it Takeover: Post kindness Post-it notes all over campus to promote kindness with a compliment.

    Day 4: Thursday, Aug. 28
    - Locations: The Spine
    - Time: 12:30-3 p.m.
    - Take a kindness selfie: Write a kind note and take a selfie with it!

    Day 5: Friday, Aug. 29
    - Locations: The Spine
    - Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
    - Share a smile: Give out smiling stickers to friends, faculty and staff around campus to remind them to smile today!

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit

  • BUIC Meditation/Prayer Space open to students

    Looking for a quiet place to gather your thoughts or pray? The ˿Ƶ University Interfaith Council has designated a meditation and prayer space in the University Union. With office hours available every weekday, students can visit the BUIC in UUW-324 when they need a moment of reflection. BUIC also has resources available for those seeking a local religious community. Learn about all the different denominational communities within the area — both on– and off–campus.

    Reach out to Beth Riley, at briley@binghamton.edu, with any questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Riley