MAY 2011
Graduates learn about the power of mentoring
During Commencement 2011, Owen Pell '80 - a featured speaker and honorary degree recipient - told students that Commencement ceremonies show the importance of mentoring.

Spotlight on student Commencement speakers
Three undergraduate and one graduate student speaker addressed their fellow graduates during Commencement ceremonies in the Events Center on Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22.
Graduate School ceremony was family affair
When Ziyad Rouhana received his master’s degree in electrical engineering, his mother Nicole was a few feet away, sitting front and center onstage with President C. Peter Magrath and other dignitaries. She received her doctorate in rural nursing.
Support our campaign; every gift matters
Recently, Bold.Brilliant.Binghamton — The Campaign for Binghamton University hit nearly 20 percent alumni participation with 18,484 alumni making gifts. For a public university relatively new at fundraising, that’s a pretty impressive number. But we need to do better.
Experience Scenic Ireland in Spring 2012
If you have ever longed to experience the wonders of the Emerald Isle, you'll want to take advantage of our unique travel opportunity. The Alumni Association and Department of Theatre are sponsoring a tour of Ireland, March 30-April 8, 2012. This tour is open to the public.
President discusses NYSUNY 2020 with Faculty Senate
President C. Peter Magrath provided the Faculty Senate with an overview of the NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program during its May 17 meeting. NYSUNY 2020 would provide $35 million in capital funding to the four university centers.