Harpur Monument Move
A Harpur College icon is moved from its old location just outside the main campus entrance to its new home at the Harpur Quad.

Do you know of a Binghamton University graduate who is truly exceptional, and whose achievements bring pride to the University community? Nominate him or her for an Alumni Association Award. Learn more, and be sure to make your nomination by Nov. 30.

Submit a nomination by Dec. 31 for the Alumni Association board. We're looking for graduates who are eager to give back to the University and promote alumni volunteerism. Board members work with alumni relations staff on key projects, directly participating in committee work, events, and activities.

Take home a piece of Newing College. The Alumni Association and Uncommon Goods (founded by David Bolotsky '85) offer alumni the opportunity to purchase banks made from mailboxes salvaged from the Newing Dining Hall. A Newing bank can be a great keepsake to remind you of your time as a student at Binghamton. Banks also make great gifts! Find out more and purchase a bank today.

We invite you to support our Fall 2012 graduates by volunteering at Fall Commencement, Sunday, Dec. 16. As a volunteer, you can welcome graduates' friends and families to the happy occasion, reconnect with former professors and friends, listen to Harpur Chorale's winter medley, and hear the majestic sounds of the Edward P. Maloney Memorial Pipe Band and inspiring speeches. To register, please visit the Commencement website.

Binghamton University is on iTunes! If you're on campus, you can access the iTunes site using your PODS ID and password. If you are off campus, you can access our video and audio files through Apple's iTunes store. Search for "Binghamton University" and you'll find academic lectures, videos from Alumni Association events and more!

Are you looking for ways to save money on your dental bills this year? AlumniDent® provides affordable group dental insurance to alumni and their families, with immediate coverage for preventive, diagnostic and restorative services. AlumniDent also offers budget-friendly payment options to help keep costs low. And best of all, there is no network – so you can keep your family dentist! For online enrollment, or to learn more about this exclusive plan available through the Alumni Insurance Program, visit the AlumniDent website.

NOVEMBER 2012

Jeffries is first Binghamton alumnus elected to Congress

Hakeem Jeffries '92, a state assemblyman from Brooklyn, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 6. When he is sworn in early next year, he will become the first Binghamton University graduate to serve in Congress. (Photo courtesy of Jeffries' campaign website, taken by Marie Figueroa) Read more.

Preparing for true test of body and mind

Dan Cherico '08, who will climb Mt. Kilimanjaro early next year as a fundraiser for Big City Mountaineers, discusses his training regimen for what will be a true test of body and mind. Read more.

Volunteer spotlight: Cool Connections, Hot Alumni

Chances are, you had no idea that a Binghamton University graduate played a key role in bringing a special-edition Tickle Me Elmo doll to the marketplace. Read more.

Nominate a fellow graduate for an award

Do you know of a Binghamton University graduate who is truly extraordinary? Is this individual someone who has made significant contributions to his or her career field, community or the University? Read more.

Alumni meet basketball coaches at breakfast

Gratitude for alumni support and a desire to make the community proud were the overwhelming sentiments that Binghamton's basketball coaches expressed at a breakfast with about 50 alumni and friends. Read more.

Discover the marvels of China in May 2013

The Alumni Association and Distinguished Service Professor John Chaffee are sponsoring a tour to China, May 26-June 11, 2013. This trip is open to the public. Read more.

University hires Director of Greek Life

Lester Coghill will start on Jan. 2, coming to Binghamton from his position as assistant director of campus activities and student engagement at the University of Maine. Read more.

Report: University adds $1.2B to state economy

Binghamton University's overall economic impact is approximately $965 million annually for Broome and Tioga counties alone, and $1.2 billion for New York state. Read more.

Binghamton earns honors from national publications

The University's quality and value have once again been recognized by some of the country's leading publications during this season's unveiling of annual college rankings and guidebooks. Read more.

Pass the gravy and the magazine! Just in time for the long holiday weekend, Binghamton University Magazine should be arriving in your mailbox. While you're letting your dinner settle — or your family shop — read about: a School of Management professor who uses horses to help teach her class, a geology Department alumnus who makes his living from the oil fields but who blames climate change on man-made carbon dioxide, and Harpur alumni who show current students that a degree in the liberal arts can be a ticket to success.

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