Alumni Events Calendar

Cool Connections, Hot Alumni – Event for Students
Thursday, March 8
Special International Women’s Day Themed Event
5 – 6 p.m.
Academic A, Room G005 (Collaboratory in basement)

Missy Gluckmann ’90
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Founder, Melibee Global / MelibeeU

Why she’s hot: Missy is an global education entrepreneur working with some of today’s most talented, fascinating speakers on global citizenship, diversity and culture. She also created MelibeeU, offering innovative and inspiring online training for global educators and students. Her work challenges us to explore the world and ourselves (MelibeeU = beeU= BE U!) and challenges the status quo in international education. The Melibee Global Education Consulting Blog, recently featured as the GoAbroad! Blog of the Week, “encompasses the idea of starting with a fresh piece of paper and coming up with new ideas, whether it’s inspiring interviews on world topics with international educators, tips for travelers, questioning the norm in international education work, or sharing inspiring stories for future global citizens and international educators”. Read more about Missy and her exciting work.

Why she’s cool: Missy took advantage of many international opportunities as a Binghamton student that led to her career including participating in the International Living Module and working in the International Student and Scholar Services Office. She’s a successful Binghamton University alumna willing to share her advice and insights with you at this special International Women’s Day themed event!

The Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science invites you to an evening with President Harvey Stenger.

Join us to meet the new president and tour the new award-winning Engineering and Science Building. Learn about the innovative research taking place in the Watson School and speak with faculty and students.

Wednesday, March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Engineering and Science Building
Innovative Technologies Complex
Binghamton University
85 Murray Hill Road, Vestal

Space is limited. Please RSVP to the Watson Dean’s Office at 607-777-4583 or [email protected], no later than Monday, March 19.

Join us for the 25th Anniversary of the Abraham J. Briloff Lecture Series on Accountability and Society

Thursday, March 29
3:30 p.m.
Anderson Center Chamber Hall
Binghamton University

Ronald J. Strauss ’76, MS ’77 will be the speaker for the 25th annual Abraham J. Briloff Lecture Series on Accountability and Society at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2012, in the Chamber Hall of the Anderson Center at Binghamton University. This event is free and open to the public.

Strauss is Assistant Professor of Accounting at the School of Business at Montclair State University and has more than 25 years of global accounting and business experience primarily in the financial services industry.

During his career, he served in a variety of leadership positions, including president and CEO of Merrill Lynch Japan, and COO of Merrill Lynch International, where he was responsible for joint venture and business expansion efforts in 10 countries. His current academic research is focused on questions related to accounting ethics, such as ethical aspects of the global financial crisis and the role of executive compensation and governance. The lecture is titled “Ethics and Global Financial Crisis – Values Nourish Sustainable Markets.” He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the School of Management at Binghamton University, and his doctoral degree from Rutgers University.

The annual lecture series is named in honor of Professor Abraham J. Briloff, the Presidential Professor of Accounting and Ethics at Binghamton University and Emanuel Saxe Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Bernard Baruch College. Over his long and distinguished career, Professor Briloff has been recognized as the ethical conscience of the accounting profession.

The School of Management sponsors the Briloff lecture series, which brings the accounting business, and campus communities together to contemplate topics of business ethics. For more information, contact Debbie Standard at [email protected].

Sponsored by the School of Management

School of Management Networking Event with special guest President Harvey Stenger

You are cordially invited to attend a very special Binghamton University School of Management alumni reception hosted by alumnus Robert Eicher ’81.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of networking, conversation, and cocktails in a historic venue. University President Harvey Stenger will be the featured speaker at our event.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
7 to 9 p.m.

New York Athletic Club
President’s Room, 10th floor
180 Central Park South, Manhattan
(Between 6th and 7th Avenues)

The cost is $25/person and includes a hosted bar and hors d’oeuvres. Please note the club requires gentlemen to wear business casual attire, with jacket and collared shirt; comparable attire is required for ladies.

RSVP online by Friday, March 30. This event is limited to the first 125 people. We will not be able to grant refunds after the registration deadline.
https://www.bconnectalumni.binghamton.edu/default.aspx?Page=EVNTEventDetail&EventID=1248

Sponsored by the School of Management and Binghamton University Alumni Association.

Join us for School of Management Dean Upinder Dhillon’s “Last Lecture”
“Learning and Teaching Lessons of a Lifetime”

Hillel at Binghamton, the Binghamton University School of Management, and the Alumni Association invite you to hear Dean Upinder Dhillon speak at the Park Avenue Synagogue as part of the “Last Lecture” series.

Dean Dhillon is not retiring; however, this speech will cover what he would say if it were his last lecture. You won’t want to miss this dynamic talk given by Binghamton’s longtime professor of finance and Koffman Scholar.

Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
Park Avenue Synagogue
50 E. 87 St., Manhattan
(between Madison and Park avenues)

A wine and cheese reception will immediately follow Dean Dhillon’s lecture. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door.

Purchase tickets online today at:
https://asoft241.securesites.net/secure/hillelatbinghamton/index.php?src=forms&id=RSVP%20-%20Upinder%20Dhillon%20Last%20Lecture

For more information, contact Kerry Newman at [email protected].

Join us at a Graduate School of Education alumni event

We extend a warm invitation for you to join us and your fellow alumni in honoring the achievements of the graduating Class of 2012, and to reconnect and share your pursuits over the years.

Friday, May 11, 2012
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Dinner served at 6:30 p.m.

Traditions at the Glen
4101 Watson Blvd., Johnson City, N.Y.

Please RSVP with your food choice by Friday, May 4 to Amber Hawley-Figueroa at (607) 777-2727 or [email protected]. Your choices are chicken bruschetta, parmesan crusted chicken, haddock française and wild mushroom ravioli.

Please mail a check for $25/person payable to “Binghamton University Foundation account 50316” to Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902.

VIP Senior Stop
Thursday, May 17, 2012
3:00pm until 6:00pm
Terra Cotta, 81 State Street, Binghamton, NY
A special event for graduating seniors only! The Alumni Association shares in the excitement of your upcoming graduation. Celebrate your accomplishment along with your classmates.

Admission is free. Please bring your student ID. We’ll have food, soft drinks, music and more.

The Alumni Association is proud of the Class of 2012!

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.

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)

Register online today.

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

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.