Alumni Events Calendar

Meet President Harvey Stenger

May 24 @ 02:00 – May 24 @ 04:00

Meet President Harvey Stenger

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
7 – 9 p.m.

Top of the Town
1400 N. 14th St., Arlington, Va.
http://www.topofthetown.net

Please join the Alumni Association, D.C. Metro Chapter, and the Foundation Board in introducing President Stenger to area alumni.

Space is limited. RSVP by Wednesday, May 16 at http://bit.ly/PresidentStengerDC.

Cost for the event is $25 per person and includes open bar and food stations. Business attire is preferred. Please call the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424 if you have questions.

Wed

Japan After 3.11 – Recovery & Healing – NYC

Jun 6 @ 01:00 – Jun 6 @ 04:00

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m.
SUNY Global Center
116 E. 55th Street, Manhattan (between Park and Lexington avenues)
6 – 6:30 p.m.: Registration
6:30 – 8 p.m.: Panel with Q & A Session
8 – 9 p.m.: Reception

Join our panel of distinguished speakers to learn about the ongoing efforts by many volunteers, non-profit organizations and NGOs to help Japan recover and heal following the 9.0 earthquake on March 11, 2011, the greatest natural catastrophe in its history.
* What has been the impact on the Japanese civil sector?
* What are the long-term health effects and related implications on the Japanese?
* What are some of the obstacles to recovery?
These and related issues will be explored as we seek to gain an in-depth understanding about this major crisis and the challenges that lie ahead.

Panelists:
Fred Katayama (moderator), journalist and anchor at Reuters Television; board member – U.S. Japan Council and Japan Society
Kamal Ramani, MD, physician volunteer member of medical team for rescue efforts; board member – Japanese Medical Society of America and Japanese American Association of New York
Gary S. Moriwaki, JD, attorney, Fox & Rothschild LLP; president – Japanese American Association of New York; trustee – Japanese American National Museum; vice chair – Asian American Federation; board member – U.S. Japan Council
David C. Stahl, PhD, associate professor and chair, Department of Asian & Asian American Studies, Binghamton University (research focus – trauma, repetition and recovery in Modern Japanese Literature and Film)

Registration fees: In Advance/At The Door
(Credit cards and checks will be accepted at the door.)
* Adults: $20/30
* Students: $10/10 (must show University ID at door)

If you have any questions regarding registration, please call (607) 777-2424.

Sponsors: Binghamton University Asian & Asian American Alumni Council and Department of Asian & Asian American Studies, Asian American Bar Association of New York, Japanese American Association of NY, Japanese Medical Society of America and The Japan Society

Thu

Watson School event in Silicon Valley @ San Jose Hilton

Jun 7 @ 01:30 – Jun 7 @ 03:30

Join us at a Watson School event in Silicon Valley
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pacific
San Jose Hilton
300 Almaden Blvd.
… San Jose, California

Have you heard…

…about energy efficient electronic systems that provide for a greener planet?

…about flexible electronics in cardiac care?

These are just two of the many innovative research areas where faculty members at Binghamton University and in the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science are making their mark.

Please join us for a special alumni event at which you will be updated on the fun and exciting research being conducted at Binghamton, what’s next for the University, and how smart energy research plays a role. It also will be an excellent opportunity to network with fellow alumni.

Speakers:
Dr. Bahgat Sammakia
Vice President for Research, Binghamton University
SUNY Distinguished Professor

Dr. Krishnaswami “Hari” Srihari
Dean, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University
SUNY Distinguished Professor
Director, Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (WISE)

Dr. Kanad Ghose
Chair, Computer Science Department, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University
Director, Center for Energy-Efficient Electronic Systems (E3S)

The reception, sponsored by the Binghamton University Alumni Association, will include hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Space is limited.

Questions? Please contact Liz Kradjian at (607) 777-4583 or by e-mail.

Sat

Binghamton A Cappella Alumni Network – NYC

Jun 16 @ 20:00 – Jun 17 @ 07:00

Binghamton A Cappella Alumni Network
Spend the day with us in the Park
Saturday June 16, starting at 1 p.m.
Cherry Hill in Central Park
Enter at West 72nd Street

All alumni are welcome. Feel free to invite a newly-enrolled student.
Sandwiches and refreshments will be served.

Don’t miss Binghamton University’s a cappella groups who will be performing live.

* The Rhythm Method * The Binghamton Crosbys *
* The Harpur Harpeggios * The Tonics * Kaskeset *
* The Vibes * The Treble Makers * Koinonia *
* No Strings Attached! *

Then, spend the night with us on the town at
The Australian
20 West 38th Street
from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Both events are free to attend but registration is required.

Sponsored by the Binghamton University Alumni Association

Fri

Boston Red Sox Game and Pre-Game Reception @ Boston

Jun 22 @ 00:00 – Jun 22 @ 06:00

Boston Red Sox Game and Pre-Game Reception

Thursday, June 21
Pre-game reception at 5 p.m.
An Tua Nua, 835 Beacon St., Boston

Game vs. Miami Marlins at 7:10 p.m.
Fenway Park

Join us for our annual Binghamton University Alumni Association night at Fenway Park. This year, during our pre-game reception, we look forward to hearing your ideas as we look to form a chapter in the Boston area, where we have about 2,000 alumni.

Please be sure to register for this event as soon as possible. A limited number of seats are available, and this event sells out every year.

The price of $50/person includes the reception and game ticket (outfield Box 90). Food and beverages at the reception will be co-sponsored by Alumni Association board members Terry Kwan ’67 and John Dreyer, MS ’76.

We’re sorry – all sales are final for this event, and there will be no refunds. Tickets must be picked up at An Tua Nua.

If you’re not able to attend the event but want to become involved with the Alumni Association’s Boston Chapter, contact Dan Polhamus.

Fri

BOLD Young Alumni Mixer – NYC

Jun 29 @ 01:00 – Jun 29 @ 04:00

BOLD Young Alumni Mixer

Thursday, June 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Heartland Brewery/HB Burger
127 W. 43 St., Manhattan
(Downstairs at the HB Burger location.)
We look forward to seeing you at this very special event – the first ever for our new alumni group Bearcats of the Last Decade (BOLD). Our mixer will kick off a series of events and programs for alumni who have graduated from Binghamton University within the last 10 years. This will be a great opportunity to catch up with friends and to build new relationships.

Our event is sold out. If you are not able to attend, please let us know at 607-777-2424, and this will allow us to admit someone from the waiting list.

Jul

Wed

Breakfast with President Stenger – Binghamton

Jul 11 @ 14:30 – 16:00

Join President Harvey Stenger at a special breakfast. He looks forward to meeting alumni and sharing his vision for Binghamton University. We have a large alumni network in Broome and Tioga counties – more than 15,000 strong. The Alumni Association would welcome your engagement in the formation of an alumni chapter in this region. By taking an active role in planning events and programs, you can help build a more vibrant alumni community.

The cost for this hot breakfast buffet is $10. Please register online by Thursday, July 5. If you have questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424.

Jul

Wed

Alumni Mixer – Chicago