Alumni Events Calendar

Because you’re a graduate of Binghamton University, we know you are bright, curious and have an ongoing thirst for new knowledge. The Greater Binghamton Chapter of your Alumni Association has a new program that can help to quench your thirst for new insights, information and perspectives.

We are proud to introduce the monthly series Thirsty (For Knowledge) Thursdays. Our goal is to, on a monthly basis, offer alumni the opportunity to hear from, and interact in small group settings with, dynamic University leaders and notable alumni who live in our community. Please join us for the inaugural event in this series, which will be held on campus in a few short weeks.

Revitalizing Johnson City with a new School of Pharmacy
Thursday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Center Lounge (Old O’Connor Hall)
Binghamton University

Dr. Gloria Meredith, founding dean of Binghamton University’s new School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will provide a progress report on the school’s new building in Johnson City, assembling her leadership team, and plans for the first entering class in 2017. You will also learn more about the University’s exciting plans for a healthcare campus near Wilson Hospital.

The cost for this event is $15/person and includes a buffet lunch. Please register online by Monday, Nov. 9. We’re sorry; refunds cannot be granted after the registration deadline.

And, please save the date for the second lunch in our series, which will be held at the Alumni Center on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Our featured speaker will be Joshua Ludzki, MBA ’13, co-creator and master of marketing for Bing Pop.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 607-777-2424.

Join us for a Watson School alumni event in Rochester

Thursday, Nov. 12
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Distillery
3010 Winton Road S., Henrietta

The Watson School invites you and a guest to attend a very special reception for Watson alumni. This will be a great opportunity to find out the latest news about the school, our growing alumni network, and ways to stay engaged.

Our event will include hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Cash bar will be available. Please register online by Friday, Nov. 6 and bring your business card for our raffle. We look forward to seeing you!

This is a regularly scheduled planning meeting for the alumni volunteers involved with the Metro NY Alumni Chapter to discuss chapter activities. All alumni are welcome to attend who are interested in getting further involved with the chapter.

Contact the Metro NY Chapter Leaders at [email protected].

Dan Cherico ’08, Rory Clark ’05 and Natalie Tod ’12
Metro New York Chapter Co-Leaders

Join us for a Wealth Management and Estate Services Networking Event

Tuesday, Nov. 17
6 – 8 p.m.

The Perfect Pint
123 W. 45 St., Manhattan
(between 6th & 7th Avenues)

Please join us for an evening of cocktails and food while building your professional network and rekindling old friendships! This event is meant for alumni working in (or who have an interest in) the fields of wealth management and estate services.

There is no cost to attend, but we ask that you register online by Friday, Nov. 13 so we know to expect you. There will be a cash bar, and food will be available for purchase. Please forward this message to any other alumni who you think may be interested in attending.

We look forward to seeing you!

Event Coordinators
Paul Tramontozzi ’01
Nico Fiume ’12

Join us at an event
for alumni in media and marketing

Big Data: Opportunities, Challenges and Implications for Our Privacy

Thursday, Nov. 19
6 to 9 p.m.
SUNY Global Center
116 E. 55th Street
(4, 5, 6 Subway to 59th and Lexington)

The amount of information collected about individuals, primarily online, is increasing exponentially. Each day people add totheir digital footprint through the use of computers, smartphones, tablets, payment systems, thermostats, automobiles and other internet-connected devices. The resulting data can be used for many purposes, including advertising delivery, analytics, market research, security, fraud detection and more.

So called “big data” can help drive the new digital economy, but are coupled with concerns about privacy and consumer control. An accomplished panel of alumni working in big data will share their perspectives on this hot topic.

Panelists:
David Berkowitz ’00, Chief Marketing Officer, MRY
Jonathan Espiritu ’04, Senior Corporate Counsel, MediaMath
Eliot Hoff ’91, Senior Vice President, APCO Worldwide

Moderator:
Gary Kibel ’90, MBA ’92, Alumni Association vice president; Partner, Davis & Gilbert, LLP

The cost of this event is $20/person, which includes hors d’oeuvres, soda, wine and beer. Please register online by Monday, Nov. 16. We’re sorry; refunds cannot be granted after the registration deadline passes. Questions can be directed to the Alumni Relations office at [email protected].

Your presence is requested at a Tau Alpha Upsilon Alumni Society event

Thursday, Nov. 19
6 – 9 p.m.
Heartland Brewery/HB Burger
Times Square Location
127 W. 43 St., Manhattan

$35 per person

Come hang out with the brothers of TAU and get an early start on the holiday season festivities.

Full buffet and premium bar included.

Please register online by Friday, Nov. 13.

Full refunds will be granted to those who contact the Binghamton University Alumni Relations Office at 607-777-2424 on or before Friday, Nov. 13.

This event is supported by the Binghamton University Alumni Association.

You’re Invited to a Private Screening at Gotham West

Tuesday, December 1

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Gotham West Market – Club Room
600 11th Ave.
(Between 44th and 45th)

Join us at the Club Room in Gotham West Market for an incredible holiday event.

Thank you to our fellow Binghamton alumnus Matthew Berenson ’02, Operations Director for Gotham West Market, who has carefully curated an exciting menu combining offerings from every one of the premiere, artisanal vendors who call Gotham West Market home in Hell’s Kitchen. The night will kick off with a wine tasting featuring Wines of South Africa (WOSA), a not-for-profit organization which promotes the export of all South African wine in key international markets. As the food hall concept sweeps the country, be sure to come and check out what the 2016 Michelin Guide called “one of Manhattan’s most favored gourmet feats.” It will surely shape up to be a fun night for all!

$45 per person includes food, beer, wine and tasting

Please register online for this event by Friday, Nov. 27. Space is limited, so register soon.

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

We look forward to seeing you at this special holiday event!

Dan Cherico ’08, Rory Clark ’05 and Natalie Tod ’12
Metro New York Chapter Leaders

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be granted to those who call the Binghamton University Alumni Relations Office at 607-777-2424 on or before November 24.

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

The Professional Education Graduate Organization (PEGO) and the Graduate School of Education at Binghamton University invites you to the 1st Annual Celebrating GSE Research Forum!

This special event will bring together GSE alumni, local administrators, teachers and students for an evening of networking and engagement centered on the many ways the Graduate School of Education works within the community to build partnerships and advance educational research.

Poster displays will transform the President’s Reception Room on the Binghamton University Campus to showcase the works of faculty, doctoral students and undergrad research scholars’ findings.

A brief panel discussing the topic: Addressing Research to Practice Gaps (through school and community engagement) with guest panelists:
-Dr. Andrea Gumble, MA ’96, EdD ’14 -High School English teacher & Department Chair for English & LOTE Departments, Chenango Forks CSD
-Dr. Lawrence Dake, MAT ’03, MA ’04, EdD ’14 -Principal, George F. Johnson Elementary School, Union-Endicott CSD
-Mr. Christopher K. Sielaff, MAT ’08 -Global History & Geography teacher, Binghamton High School, Binghamton CSD

Thursday December 3, 2015
4:45pm – 6:30pm
The President’s Reception Room, Anderson Center
(Free Parking, please park in the parking ramp. Follow signs for GSE event).

Hors-d’oeuvre and refreshments will be provided.

There is no cost to attend this event. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please register online.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Dr. Mason-Williams
L. Mason-Williams, PhD.
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Education
Binghamton University
[email protected]
Office: 607-777-6693

Back by popular demand, the Greater Binghamton Chapter is once again hosting an event as part of First Friday.

Alumni, Appetizers and Art

Friday, December 4

5 to 6:30 p.m.: Appetizers and cash bar
6:30 to 9 p.m.: Binghamton Art Walk and self-guided tour

Remlik’s Grille & Oyster Bar
31 Lewis St., Binghamton

$10/person

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the downtown Binghamton art scene at the First Friday Art Walk in December where many of our alumni will be showcasing their works of art.

Please register online prior to Wednesday, Dec. 2.

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 777-2424 or by e-mail. This event is co-sponsored by your Alumni Association and the Greater Binghamton Chapter.

We hope to see you at First Friday!

Regards,

Danielle Britton ’06 MAT ’08, Douglas J. Camin ’05 and Marcia Steinbrecher ’90
Greater Binghamton Chapter Leaders

Cancellation policy: Full refunds will be granted to those who cancel on or before November 30 by calling the Binghamton University Alumni Relations Office at 607-777-2424.

Join us for a Binghamton University Alumni of Rochester Happy Hour Social!

Wednesday, December 9

5 – 7 p.m.

Amoré Italian Restaurant
East Ave Wegmans
1750 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14610

There is no cost to attend. Amoré will be offering food and drink specials for your purchase.

We hope you will join us for our first chapter happy hour! Rochester area alumni will gather in the beautiful pergola at the Amoré Italian Restaurant to enjoy seasonal specials and good company. If you’ve never joined us for an event before, this is a great way to introduce yourself in a fun and casual atmosphere.

Space is limited so please register online by December 7.

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

We look forward to seeing you there!

Meredith Martin ‘06
Travis Martin ‘07
Diana Weber ‘13
Rochester Chapter Co-Leaders