Alumni Events Calendar

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.

Sweet Blues at the Two River Theater 2015
Saturday, May 2
5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Two River Theater
21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, N.J.

Join local Binghamton alumni at the Two River Theater to see the world premier of Your Blues Ain’t Sweet Like Mine, written and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson ’78, Tony and Obie Award winner and writer of the critically acclaimed HBO movie Lackawanna Blues.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson ’78 brings us a provocative, daring, and immensely powerful world-premiere drama about America’s relationship to race–and the power of hope and possibility in all of our lives.

The evening will begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m. in The Victoria J. Mastrobuono Library located at the theater where Santiago-Hudson will provide remarks on his experience writing and directing the show. Attendees will have the opportunity to as Ruben questions.

After dinner, a pre-show talk will be offered in the Theater Lobby from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the dinner/show are $55/person. There are a limited number of tickets available.
Please purchase your tickets online by Monday, April 27.

Full refunds will be granted to those who call the Binghamton University Alumni Relations Office at 607-777-2424 on or before April 27.

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

We look forward to seeing you!

Watson Alumni Event in Syracuse

Watson School Dean and SUNY Distinguished Professor Krishnaswami “Hari” Srihari, invites you 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.

This event will include hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Cash bar will be available.

Please register online by April 30 and bring your business card for our raffle.

If you need to change your registration, please contact the Binghamton University Alumni Relations office on or before April 30 at 607-777-2424

Cheers to Commencement 2015: Formerly, “Senior Brunch”
Saturday, May 9
1 – 3 p.m.

Binghamton University Events Center

$5 per person
You’re invited to the Cheers to Commencement: a champagne brunch!

Graduating students, join University President Harvey Stenger and members of your Alumni Association Board of Directors for a champagne toast (ages 21 and over) as we celebrate your graduation and transition into the Alumni Association.

Enjoy a delicious brunch featuring chicken marsala, breakfast frittata, pesto gratin and beans with lemon butter. You’ll also watch a photo slide show, have your picture taken in a Binghamton-themed photo booth, and listen to your favorite a cappella groups perform.

The first 450 students will receive a special-edition alumni champagne flute as a gift from the Alumni Association.

Please note that space is limited and pre-registration is required. We’re sorry: NO walk-ins can be accepted at the door.

Attire for this special event is business casual.

**All registered students attending the event must bring BOTH a driver’s license and Binghamton University Student ID. Seniors who are under 21 years of age, or who do not bring the required ID will be served sparkling cider during the toast.**

Online registration will close on Monday, May 4 or sooner if we reach capacity before the deadline.

Should you be driving to campus for the event, please use the Bunn Hill Road entrance to access the Events Center parking lot.

Alumni Gathering and Tour of Washington Heights Mural Project

Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Meet at intersection of 190th Street and Broadway
Washington Heights, Manhattan

We invite you to join Emily Colasacco ’05, Director of Urban Art/ Summer Streets at the NYC Department of Transportation, who will lead a tour through the pedestrian tunnel at 191st Street and Broadway in Washington Heights. The NYC Department of Transportation Art Program has selected four individual artists and one artist team to beautify the nine hundred foot tunnel. The tour will include the opportunity to hear from the artists about their work of art and observe as they put the finishing touches on their murals. Learn more about the project and artists by reading the press release (link to press release from Emily).

Emily will meet all interested alumni at the intersection of 190th Street and Broadway at 5:30 p.m. to give a personal tour of the mural project. The tunnel will be closed to the public, so please arrive as close to 5:30 p.m. as possible, to join the tour group. After the tour, Emily will gather with alumni at a nearby restaurant to continue the conversation.

This is a complimentary event. However, we ask that you please register online prior to Friday, May 15 so we know to expect you. This tour is limited to 20 people, so register early if you are interested in attending. If you have any questions, contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424 or [email protected].