Alumni Events Calendar

Celebrate Engineers Week 2015

Thursday, Feb. 26
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Innovative Technologies Complex
85 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal

We invite you to join members of the local Watson School community to celebrate Engineers Week 2015.

At this informal event, you will have the opportunity to network with fellow alumni, students and staff, learn about what’s happening in the Watson School, and visit our new facilities on campus. Our students are very excited to meet with you and gain valuable insights into life after graduation.

This event will take place at the Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC) in the Center of Excellence and Engineering and Science buildings. When you arrive at the ITC, follow the “Watson School Event” signs for parking. Please park in the Engineering & Science Building parking lot, and follow the signs to the main entrance, and proceed down the hall to the Rotunda. Hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served.

There is no cost to attend. We ask that you please register online by Friday, Feb. 20 so we know to expect you, and bring your business card for our raffle.

Join us for a Real Estate Networking Happy Hour

Tuesday, March 10
6 to 8 p.m.
Butterfield 8 Restaurant & Lounge
5 E. 38 St., Manhattan
(Between 5th Ave & Madison Ave)

Do you work in the real estate field? Are you interested in meeting other alumni with similar interests to expand your network? If so, we invite you to our next Real Estate Networking Event. This event builds on the success of the sold-out real estate panel in November 2013 at the SUNY Global Center and the real estate networking breakfast held last winter at The Terrace Club which featured Ronald C. Lieberman ’87, executive vice president, The Trump Organization.

The cost of this event is $30/person. A full bar with house wines and select domestic beer and an assortment of appetizers will be provided. Please register online prior to Friday, March 6.

Cancellation policy: Full refunds will be granted to those who call the Binghamton University Alumni Office at 607-777-2424 on or before March 6.

This event is sponsored by the Binghamton University Alumni Association and the Metro New York Chapter. If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424 or [email protected].

Speaker Series: An Evening with Professor Michael O. West

Friday, Mar. 13
6 to 8 p.m.
Teach for America
315 W. 36 St., 10th Floor, Manhattan
(between 8th and 9th avenues)

Please join us for an evening with Prof. Michael O. West from the Africana Studies and Sociology department as he leads a talk on “Debt: Then and Now, Personal and Political.” Some of the many topics that Professor West will cover surrounding debt include student debt, America’s wealth gap, and government shutdowns. During this event, there will be a Q&A session with Professor West and also an opportunity to network with other alumni.

The cost of this event is $20/person and will include light refreshments and beverages. Please register online prior to Wednesday, March 11.

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424 or [email protected].

Bowl with BOLD Alumni

Sunday March 15 at 4 p.m.
Bowl America
140 South Maple Avenue, Falls Church, Va.
(Near the East Falls Church stop)

Did you know that you are BOLD? We sure did! BOLD stands for Bearcats of the Last Decade and refers to our young alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years. We know that our BOLD alumni have unique interests, goals and aspirations. So, we are excited to host programs and events that suit you. In fact, we have a BOLD event coming up soon.

Your Alumni Association’s D.C. Metro Chapter is excited to invite you to a bowling party at Bowl America on March 15. This event will be an opportunity for you to meet other BOLD alumni in the area. There is a $15 cost per person to cover shoes and two hours of unlimited games. There will also be food and beverages available for purchase. We will be able to pick up from the DuPont and East Falls Church Metro if you don’t plan on driving. BOLD alumni and friends are encouraged to register online prior to Friday, March 6. After bowling, we are planning to head over Mad Fox Brewery (444 West Broad St., Falls Church) for food and drinks!

Watson School Dean and SUNY Distinguished Professor Krishnaswami “Hari” Srihari invites you to attend a very special reception for Watson alumni.

Wednesday, March 18
6 – 8 p.m.

The Lyon Hall
300 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, Va.

This will be a great opportunity to find out the latest news about the school, our growing alumni network, and ways to stay engaged. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Cash bar will be available.

Please register online by Wednesday, March 11 and bring your business card for our raffle.

Questions? Please contact Olivia Schofield at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you!

DC Metro Spring Networking Happy Hour
Thursday, March 26
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Brickside Food & Drink
4866 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Join fellow Binghamton University graduates for food, drinks and great conversation!
Come out and enjoy light appetizers and happy hour drink specials.

$5 admission, and cash bar.

Brickside Food & Drink is just blocks from the Bethesda Metro station and is owned by a Binghamton-area native.

Please register online by Wednesday, March 25 to let us know you’re coming. Full refunds will be granted to those who call the Binghamton University Alumni Office at 607-777-2424 on or before March 25.

If you have any questions, please contact Christina Ritter ’99 and Rachel Siditsky ’04

Join us for an afternoon at the theater to see THE 12 followed by a gathering with Neil Berg ’86

Sunday, March 29
1:30 p.m.
The Stage Theater
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Speer Boulevard & Arapahoe Street

Post-show Gathering at The Corner Office Restaurant and Bar
1401 Curtis St.

Join Denver-area alumni at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts to see THE 12. The music and lyrics for this musical were written by composer and lyricist Neil Berg ’86. He collaborated on this musical with Pulitzer Prize and TONY Award winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan (All The Way, The Kentucky Cycle), who wrote the book and was the co-lyricist.

THE 12 rises up where the iconic rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar leaves off: Just after the crucifixion of Jesus that left his closest friends and followers facing powerful crises of faith. THE 12 takes one of the most powerful stories in history and explores one of the least known and most intriguing aspects of it: what happens when 12 ordinary individuals are torn apart by the unthinkable death of their leader. This story of fear, doubt, faith and, ultimately, of love is brought to life using a classic rock score inspired by some of the greatest rock and roll bands in history. Learn more about the musical.

After the show, Neil Berg ’86 will be joining the group for an informal meet and greet at The Corner Office Restaurant and Bar (located across the street from the theater complex) where he can answer questions about the show and provide insight into the experience of developing a musical. Light appetizers and a complimentary drink will be provided by the Alumni Association at the meet and greet.

Tickets for the show for our group are $40/person. Seats are located in Section 4, rows F, G and H starting with the seat closest to the center aisle. In order to receive this discounted rate, please purchase your ticket online by Friday, Feb. 13. Registration will allow you to also purchase a ticket for one guest. If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424 or [email protected].

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be granted to those who call the Binghamton University Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424 on or before Feb. 13.

Tickets will be available for pick-up at the will call window prior to the show.

Join us for a Binghamton gathering with President Stenger and Watson School Dean Srihari at Facebook Headquarters

Wednesday, April 8
6 – 8 p.m.
Facebook Headquarters, Building 17
1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park

We invite you to a very special event where you will have an opportunity to connect with fellow San Francisco Bay Area alumni and meet Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger, and Watson School Dean Hari Srihari. They will also be joined by Vice President of Advancement Jim Broschart, MBA ’92, and Vice President of Research Bahgat Sammakia. This event will be hosted by David Jakubowski ’94, Head of Ad Tech and Atlas at Facebook.

President Stenger and Dean Srihari look forward to meeting with you and sharing developments that are energizing our campus community. You’ll certainly feel tremendous pride in Binghamton as you hear about our wonderful new facilities, the accomplishments of our talented students, and the growth of our enrollment through new curricular programs. Binghamton is well on its way toward becoming the premier public university of the 21st century. Our strategic plan contains a number of exciting new initiatives aimed at providing a transformative learning community that will prepare our students for advanced education, careers and purposeful living.

This is a complimentary event including hors d’oeuvres and beverages. We ask that you please register online prior to Thursday, April 2. If you have any questions, contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424 or [email protected].

Regards,
Siejen Yin-Stevenson ’01, MBA ’06 and Debra Farber ’00
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Leaders

Join us for an alumni wine tasting at Martha Clara Vineyards

The Binghamton University Alumni Association and the Metro NY Chapter would like to invite you to a very special alumni event at

Martha Clara Vineyards
Northville Barn
6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead, NY
www.marthaclaravineyards.com

Sunday, April 12
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Join friends, family and alumni for a day of wine tasting and explore this scenic winery on the North Fork of Long Island. Tasting includes 5 different Martha Clara Vineyards wines and a gourmet boxed lunch.

GOURMET BOXED LUNCH OPTIONS
(All selections served with side salad, brownie and bottled water):

Option 1: Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, sweet red peppers and green leaf lettuce on a roll

Option 2: Smoked Roast Beef Sandwich
Roasted beef, caramelized onions and cheddar cheese on a roll

Option 3: Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Grilled pineapple, eggplant, Portobello, zucchini, red onion lettuce and tomato on a roll

Cost is $20/person. Space is limited. Friends and family of alumni are welcome! Children are welcome and will be at the same cost; however, their wine tasting must be enjoyed by an adult of legal drinking age.

Please register online with payment and choice of lunch option for each attendee by Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

Questions? Please contact the Alumni Relations office at [email protected] or 607-777-2424. Full refunds will be granted to those who call the Alumni Office on or before April 1.

This event is sponsored by the Binghamton University Alumni Association and Metro New York Chapter

We hope to see you there!

Sara DiBella ’03 and Valerie Potopsingh ‘04
Event Coordinators

Join our inaugural program!
April 18, 2015: A day of service. A world of difference.

The Alumni Association and Center for Civic Engagement are pleased to introduce the inaugural Binghamton University Alumni Global Day of Service on Saturday, April 18 during National Volunteer Month.

This special initiative will unite alumni (and Binghamton students locally) in meaningful service projects within their communities on a single, designated day while demonstrating the power and reach of our global alumni network.

How can I participate?
* Volunteer at a designated service site – see a list of our alumni-led projects.
* Participate on your own with an independent service project. Below, you will find ideas for service activities you can do on your own. Use our online form to tell us about your service project.

Whether you participate at a Binghamton University organized site or on your own, your commitment to service and volunteerism is valued and important. Together, Binghamton University alumni, students and friends can make a world of difference.