Alumni Events Calendar

Join Vice Provost Loewen for a campus update and alumni gathering
Wednesday, Nov. 4
6 to 7:30 p.m.

At the home of Dr. Lori ’87 and Marc ’87 Ben-Ezra
5810 SW 33rd Lane
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

As one of our highly engaged alumni, we invite you to an exciting opportunity to connect with and meet Binghamton University’s Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Enrollment Donald Loewen, along with fellow Fort Lauderdale-area alumni.

Donald began his career at Binghamton in 2001 as a faculty member in the Department of German and Russian Studies and was named Vice Provost in 2010. In this role, he works closely with the faculty masters in the University’s residential communities, Binghamton University Scholars Program, the Center for Learning and Teaching, Office of External Scholarship, the Undergraduate Research Center, and provides overall direction for the University’s undergraduate enrollment initiatives. He will discuss some of Binghamton’s innovative new efforts in undergraduate education, including revolutionary new learning spaces, quick pathways to authentic research experiences for incoming freshmen, exciting and engaging academic initiatives in the University’s residential colleges, and also provide updates on some of the University’s other new projects as well as the challenges that the University faces in a changing higher education landscape.

This is a complimentary event graciously hosted by Dr. Lori ’87 and Marc ’87 Ben-Ezra. Light refreshments will be provided. We ask that you register online prior to Friday, Oct. 30. If you have any questions, contact the Alumni Relations office at 607-777-2424 or [email protected].

We hope you are able to join us at this event to learn about what’s happening on campus and connect with other alumni in the area.

Your Alumni Association’s Greater Binghamton Chapter is excited to invite you to an exclusive networking event for BOLD alumni!

Wednesday, November 4

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Moxie Wood Fire Grill
(998 Conklin Road, Conklin 13748)

Did you know that you are BOLD? We sure did! BOLD stands for Bearcats of the Last Decade, and refers to our alumni who have graduated in the past ten years. We know that our BOLD alumni have unique interests, goals and aspirations. As such, we are excited to host programs and events that suit you.

This event will be an opportunity for you to meet other BOLD alumni in the area as well as sample the menu at Moxie during this tapas style event.

$10 per person
(please note that this price does not include drinks)

All who register will receive a gift at the event!

Kindly RSVP online by Monday, November 2 at Noon. Space is limited, so register now!

I hope to see you there,

Andre Mathis ’09, MPA ’12
BOLD Programming Coordinator
Greater Binghamton Alumni Chapter

Cancellation policy: Full refunds will be granted to those who call the Alumni Relations Office at 607-777-2424 on or before October 30.
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Fall Happy Hour at Liberty Tavern – DC Metro

Thursday, November 5
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Liberty Tavern
3195 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22201

There is no admission fee for this networking event. Come on out and enjoy light appetizers and happy hour drink specials. Cash Bar. Appetizers are sponsored by your Alumni Association.

Liberty Tavern is proud to be an alumni-owned establishment.

Please register online by Wednesday, Nov. 4.

If you have any questions, please contact Christina Ritter ’99 and
Rachel Siditsky ’04 at [email protected].

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.