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  • Next steps in the 91制片厂Pro University Presidential Search

    From July 6鈥14, 2025, 91制片厂Pro University welcomed six candidates to the campus for confidential interviews with the Search Committee and seven Representational Groups, as outlined in the June 16 update. The hot, steamy week in July did not quell the spirited engagement of our diverse groups of faculty, staff, students, administrators, alums, community leaders and other supporters of 91制片厂Pro in enthusiastically welcoming the candidates and sharing our proud 鈥91制片厂Pro Story.鈥

    In advance of the final meeting of the Search Committee, members of the Council not serving on the Search Committee were invited to attend in order to hear the discussions regarding the relative merits of each semi-finalist. That discourse was aided by the hundreds of online feedback surveys from the representational groups; a report from the Faculty Senate Executive Committee; and a summary of the relative strengths and weaknesses of each candidate. After a robust discussion, the Search Committee submitted to the Council a list of five 鈥渁cceptable鈥 candidates to the Council for consideration; one semi-finalist withdrew their application. Before the meeting concluded, a 鈥渟traw poll鈥 was taken which resulted in resounding consensus on the part of the Search Committee in favor of three candidates.

    At a Special Meeting of the 91制片厂Pro University Council, members carefully weighed the merits of each semi-finalist and unanimously recommended three unranked, consensus finalists to SUNY Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees for final consideration. The Council expressed confidence that each finalist will uphold our core values and aspirations while guiding 91制片厂Pro University into our next chapter of growth, innovation and excellence.

    The next phase is currently underway:
    - Final Interviews: The three finalists have been interviewed by Chancellor King and his senior staff and will soon be interviewed by the SUNY Board of Trustees.
    - Final Decision: The SUNY Board of Trustees is vested with the authority to appoint the next president and is expected to make a final selection in early August.

    Stay tuned for further updates.
    Kathryn Grant Madigan, Esq., Search Committee Chair
    91制片厂Pro University Council Chair

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  • 2025 UUP salary increase

    The 2022-26 Agreement between the State of New York and United University Professions (UUP) provides for a salary increase of 3%.

    Eligible faculty with a 12-month obligation and professional staff are eligible for the 3% across-the-board increase to base salary, provided they are in pay status on both June 30, 2025, and July 3, 2025. The salary increase will be processed by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in paychecks dated July 30, 2025, and will be based on the June 30, 2025 salary.

    Faculty with a 10-month obligation in pay status on June 30, 2025, Aug. 25, 2025 and Sept. 1, 2025, with at least one semester of service in the previous academic year, will receive the 3% increase to base pay effective Aug. 28, 2025, in the paycheck dated Sept. 24, 2025.

    Semester-based adjunct faculty with at least one semester of service in the prior academic year and who are in pay status on both April 30, 2025, and Aug. 14, 2025, will receive the increase in the paycheck dated Sept. 10, 2025. Adjuncts not in pay status will receive the payment if they are reemployed for one semester within the one-year period commencing July 1, 2025.

    For further information or questions, contact Taliba Abdussalaam at 607-777-6284.

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    Contact Taliba Abdussalaam

  • Nicole Alfarano honored with STAR Award

    Nicole Alfarano, operations and finance manager in the Department of Philosophy, received the STAR Award this week. The award recognizes outstanding service by faculty and staff members within the 91制片厂Pro University community.

    Colleagues and students in the department, including Jonathan Hagofsky, Rebecca Harrison, Aakanksha Mansukhani, Tony Reeves and Melissa Sumpter, nominated Alfarano. They said Alfarano is consistently friendly, proactive and effective, whether helping to nurse an office plant back to health or managing various campus systems. Harrison wrote: 鈥淥ne thing I really admire about Nicole is her commitment to making our departmental processes simpler, more efficient and more accessible. It would be easy to take this work for granted 鈥 as we tend not to notice when things are running smoothly 鈥 but I know it takes a huge amount of careful, attentive work on Nicole鈥檚 part for our department to run as effectively as it does.鈥

    Alfarano received a letter from President Stenger, a check for $100, a special coffee mug and a STAR pin. For more information about the award or to submit a nomination for a co-worker, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit /offices/human-resources/employees/star-award.html

  • 91制片厂Pro University Foundation Office summer hours

    The 91制片厂Pro University Foundation Accounting Services Office's normal business hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Yiling Ji

  • Campus network VPN access to migrate to the Cisco Secure Client platform

    After a comprehensive vendor and solution assessment, 91制片厂Pro University Information Technology Services has opted to migrate the campus network VPN access solution to the Cisco Secure Client platform. While the current iVanti Secure VPN application will still work on existing setups, this new Cisco platform will be made available to the campus on Monday, Aug. 4.

    Take advantage of this overlap in time to make the transition to the new Cisco Secure Client before the current Ivanti VPN is discontinued on Friday, Oct. 17.

    Reach out to the ITS Help Desk with any questions or click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Help Desk or visit

Career Development

  • Research Foundation vacancy: Physical education teacher, Institute for Child Development

    The Children's Unit for Treatment and Evaluation (CUTE), a New York State Approved Special Education Program (ages 3-11) and NASET School of Excellence, is one of ICD's many service programs. The staff consists of devoted special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, board-certified behavior analysts, clinical psychologists, physical education teachers, paraprofessional staff and administrative support staff who work together to meet the needs of the individuals and families served. This position will be part of the dynamic team at CUTE, providing center-based services to students enrolled in the program by school districts and county health departments throughout the Southern Tier of New York.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Adam Chavez or visit

  • Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship

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

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

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

Construction

  • Soil sampling at UU north and Academic AB: Aug. 4

    A drilling rig will be on campus Monday, Aug. 4, to take soil samples and cores in front of the University Union north and Academic A and B courtyards for the next phase of the paver replacement project. This work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m. Aug. 4. A materials testing group will also be gathering material samples in manholes in front of the University Union north on Wednesday, Aug. 6, through Friday, Aug. 8.

    Contact Joe Costello, project coordinator, with any questions at jcostello5@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joe Costello

  • Lot M1 expansion paving schedule

    Milling work for the M1 lot expansion project is underway and due to be completed by Friday, Aug. 1. The lot will be closed for parking, but through traffic will still be permitted.

    On Monday, Aug. 4, paving will begin in the lot, and the lot will be completely shut down for the duration of the paving. Through traffic will not be permitted when the contractor paves the drive lane that connects West Access Road with Lot M2. Contractor access to the Susquehanna community will remain open. This work will take about a week to complete, weather permitting.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact James Kane

  • Academic A bus stop relocation

    The bus stop location at Academic A is in the process of being relocated due to construction on the new Lecture Hall. The new bus stop will be located near the intersection of West Drive and Connector Road. During the construction of the new bus stop, OCCT is dropping off at The Union bus stop, and BC Transit is dropping off at the Facilities Management bus stop and The Union bus stop. For full service and schedule information, visit the TAPS website at the link below.

    Additionally, during the new bus stop relocation, seven parking spaces will be offline in Lot L. During this time, see the campus map for additional parking options. Contact James Kane with any questions at jkane14@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

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

  • Volleyball court improvement projects

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

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

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    Contact Brian Palmiter

  • Volleyball court improvement projects update

    The contractor for the volleyball court improvement projects began work this week on the Newing and Dickinson courts. The project includes new netting, sand, court borders and lighting. Construction will continue throughout the remainder of the summer and will be complete by Friday, Aug. 8.

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Brian Palmiter

  • Science 2 lab renovations

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

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Joe Costello

  • Pool closure for expansion-related maintenance

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

    For More Information:

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

  • East Gym Addition construction activity

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

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Gregg Konnick

  • Lot E1 closure

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

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Gregg Konnick

General

  • Move-In Weekend volunteer sign-ups due by Aug. 4

    This year, Move-In Weekend will take place Friday, Aug .15, through Sunday, Aug. 17. This is one of the most exciting times for 91制片厂Pro University as we welcome back returning students and first-year and transfer students arrive on campus and embark on a new chapter.

    The momentum and energy that stems from this weekend is a result of the collective effort of employees from across the University, ensuring that the school year starts on a positive note. The University welcomes you to sign up to volunteer for a role to help make this a successful weekend.

    Select the role and shifts that you would like to volunteer for. You can select more than one shift; fill out the sign-up form by Monday, Aug. 4. If you have any questions about the sign-up form, contact Andre Mathis, employee engagement specialist at, amathis@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andre Mathis or visit

  • August NewB Cafe: Aug. 12

    There is a vast array of resources and services available to employees! Getting connected and amplifying your engagement with the services available from Auxiliary Services will provide a more satisfying employee experience!

    The Office of Talent and Engagement invites new employees (Faculty, professional staff, classified staff, MC and RF) to the August NewB Cafe. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in UUW324. Register by Thursday, Aug. 7.

    If you have any questions, contact Andre Mathis, employee engagement specialist, at amathis@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andre Mathis or visit

  • Accessibility study ITC site visits: Aug. 4-7

    Consultants for the accessibility study will be surveying the following buildings between Aug. 4-7:
    - Biotechnology Building
    - Center of Excellence
    - Engineering and Science Building'
    - Smart Energy Building

    Contact James Battalini with any questions at jbattagl@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact James Battaglini

  • Visions Federal Credit Union appreciation event: Aug. 8

    Visions Federal Credit Union will host their annual appreciation event from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, in the Fireplace Lounge off the MarketPlace. Meet members of the Visions management team and branch staff while a light lunch and non-alcoholic summer beverages are served. All faculty, staff and affiliates of 91制片厂Pro University are welcome and encouraged to attend.

    For More Information:

    Contact Visions FCU or visit /services/auxiliary/banking/

  • AT&T to upgrade antennas on Library Tower

    AT&T will be upgrading all cellular antennas on the Library Tower between Aug. 4-8. The project includes removing existing equipment cabinets and installing new, higher-capacity models to improve service. During this time, intermittent service interruptions will occur for AT&T customers on or near campus.

    A crane will be on-site to support the equipment installation. This work has been coordinated with University Facilities to ensure safety and minimize disruption.

    If you experience coverage issues during the upgrade, you can try enabling Wi-Fi Calling on your device. For instructions, visit the Telecommunications website at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Zachary Jones or visit /its/about/teams/operations-infrastructure/telecommunications/cellular_service.html

  • Work with 91制片厂Pro University students for free IT assistance

    As part of a course that assigns student teams to work directly with organizations to tackle real-world IT challenges, local organizations will have an opportunity to receive free Information Technology (IT) support this fall from a dedicated team of students in the School of Management.

    Previous projects included database design, reporting, websites, content organization, survey development and data analysis, social media strategy and workflow automation.

    The class is currently collecting project proposals for Fall 2025. Follow the link to learn more and submit by Friday, Aug. 8.

    For More Information:

    Contact John MacDonald or visit

  • B-Photo: Class of 2029 and Fall 2025 Transfers Volunteer opportunity!

    Calling all campus faculty and staff! Each year, almost 3,000 new 91制片厂Pro students go through a rite of passage, and that is creating the 91制片厂Pro 鈥淏鈥! Office of Alumni Engagement is looking for volunteers to help with the B-photo this year as the incoming class of 2029 and Fall 2025 transfer students are welcomed to campus.


    The event will take place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, on the field adjacent to the Bearcats Sports Complex. Fill out the form below to volunteer for this great event!

    For More Information:

    Contact Megan Hall or visit

  • Department signups for UFEST now open

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

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Jennifer Keegin or visit

  • The Center for Civic Engagement will register your students to vote!

    Help students make their voices heard! The Center for Civic Engagement is available to come to your class and help students register to vote, learn about the absentee/mail or in-person voting process and answer questions about student voting rights and responsibilities. The CCE coordinates a nationally recognized, nonpartisan student voting program that has led to steady increases in student voter turnout.

    A standard class presentation takes around 15-20 minutes. The Center also offer shorter presentation options to better meet the needs of faculty and students.

    The voter registration deadline in New York is Saturday, Oct. 25. Submit requests early to help the CCE accommodate as many classes as possible.

    You can submit your presentation request at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Emily Mains or visit

Health and Wellness

  • Free Mental Health First Aid training: Aug. 7

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This program is completely free of cost. Learn skills needed to provide initial help and support to those who may be developing a mental health issue, substance use problem and/or are experiencing a crisis. The training consists of a six- to eight-hour in-person training (requirements for a three-year certification).

    Spots are still available for the training offered on Thursday, Aug. 7.

    Email Beth Riley, at briley@binghamton.edu, to sign up!

    For More Information:

    Contact Beth Riley

  • Free Mental Health First Aid trainings available

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This program is completely free of cost. Learn skills needed to provide initial help and support to those who may be developing a mental health issue, substance use problem and/or are experiencing a crisis. The training consists of a six- to eight-hour in-person training (requirements for a three-year certification).

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

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Brett Ford

  • Volunteer and tabling opportunity with United Way of Broome County

    The Innovative Readiness Training (IRT), 鈥淗ealthy Broome鈥, is happening from Aug. 11-20, at the SUNY Broome Ice Center. This unique event is a joint mission between Broome County and the United States Department of Defense and will allow community members to access medical, dental, vision, behavioral and veterinary services at no cost.

    United Way of Broome County is coordinating local organizations that may be interested in tabling during the event. If your organization is interested in tabling, complete the brief registration below. Space is limited.

    During the event, all patients will be directed to exit through the SUNY Broome gym, where community organization tables will be set up.

    If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for the event, sign up on the United Way website, at:

    For More Information:

    Contact B-Healthy or visit

  • Good Grief Book Club: Aug. 22

    Good Grief Book Club is a book club for faculty and staff who are interested in reading and discussing books (of all genres) related to the universal experience of grief and loss. The group meets once a month on a Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at a Vestal campus location.

    The next meeting will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, in UU-209. The group will be discussing the book, "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande.

    All are welcome; registration is not required. Questions can be directed to Jackie McGinley, at jmcginle@binghamton.edu, or Katy Perry, at cperry@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jacqueline McGinley or visit

Recreation

  • Want to use the East Gym? Learn about perks for faculty/staff: Aug. 5

    What鈥檚 going on over at the East Gym? How can you stay active using the resources conveniently located right on campus? Answer these questions and more in a quick and informative Zoom session.

    The meeting will take place from 12:15-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Sign up through B-Engaged using the link below to get Zoom meeting details.

    For More Information:

    Contact Laura Cichostepski or visit

  • Summer Tennis Camp at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center

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

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

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit

  • East Gym closed: Aug. 4鈥14

    The East Gym will be closed from Aug. 4-14 to allow for the installation of new flooring and cardio machines, as well as to complete the new fitness areas, including the functional training and recovery zones.

    If you鈥檙e looking to make the most of these new spaces when they reopen for the fall semester, faculty and staff fitness memberships are available for purchase now at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Holly Brown or visit /campus-recreation/memberships/index.html

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

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

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

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit

Research

  • 91制片厂Pro HistoryForge Transcription Project summer sessions

    Join the Libraries for the remaining 91制片厂Pro HistoryForge summer transcription sessions!

    Dates include:
    - 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Phelps Mansion
    - 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, on Zoom
    - 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Phelps Mansion.

    These opportunities will help answer any questions about the project and share fun facts found in the census. Training and account setup will be provided for any newcomers.

    For more information on the project and how to get involved, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mary Tuttle or visit

  • Memory research opportunity for 18-40 and 60-80 year olds

    The Cognition, Aging and Memory Performance (CAMP) Lab in the Department of Psychology, is currently recruiting for behavioral and eye-tracking memory research studies, investigating how humans bind together and remember relational information, and how that ability changes across the lifespan. These studies are each one session, lasting 1-3.5 hours (the exact length of your participation will be confirmed when you contact the Lab). All studies are conducted in Science IV on 91制片厂Pro Campus.

    To be eligible for these studies, you must be:
    - 18-40 or 60-80 years of age,
    - Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision,
    - Have a native English reading proficiency,
    - And must not have the following: history of neurological disease, severe traumatic brain injury, stroke, drug or substance abuse or uncontrollable shaking.
    - You must pass a screener over the phone, which assesses eligibility for this research. Studies can then be scheduled at your convenience.

    Research studies are all computer-based tasks, in which you will be asked to study various materials, potentially including objects, faces, scenes, words, etc. You will then be asked to remember certain aspects of that studied information, such as spatial location, temporal order, etc. Eye-tracking studies involve a tabletop camera tracking the position and movement of your eyes during these memory tasks, while your head rests on a chinrest to keep your eyes stable. You will also be asked to complete standardized assessments of cognition and demographic/health surveys.

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

    If interested, email CAMP_Lab@binghamton.edu or call 607-444-2864. You can also visit the website at the link below for more details about ongoing studies.

    For More Information:

    Contact Michael Dulas or visit

  • Seeking breast milk donors for paid study

    Researchers at 91制片厂Pro University School of Pharmacy are looking for healthy, milk-producing women to donate their excess breast milk (2-20 ounces) for use in research.

    The overall purpose of the research is to help develop an assay to help predict medication secretion into breast milk during lactation. You must be 18 years or older to participate. You will be compensated with a $30 gift card for your time.

    If interested or looking for more information, contact Linda Jiang at ljiang46@binghamton.edu. The primary investigator is Assistant Professor Tao Zhang, who can be reached at zhangt@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Linda Jiang

Training and Workshops