Today's Dateline, Jan. 27, 2012
Recreation Center Grand Reopening Saturday
The Recreation Center at the East Gym grand reopening begins at 10:45 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 28. Join the Campus Recreation staff to cross the finish line of the project and open the newly renovated center which features an expanded FitSpace with all new equipment, three multipurpose rooms that will accommodate 100 group fitness classes a week, improved court and pool spaces, as well as new locker rooms. There will be grand opening activities all weekend, including giveaways and tours both Saturday and Sunday. The first 500 people each day will receive a free water bottle or backpack. All opening weekend activities are available to faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members free of charge. For a complete list of Grand Opening activities, go to http://play.binghamton.edu.
MY BINGHAMTON Web Portal Now Available
Students have a new way to access services and information with only a single sign-on to my.binghamton.edu. By signing in just once, students can access Self-Service Banner, Blackboard, library searches, their financial summary, grades, class schedule, social networking tools and more. Faculty and staff can also access the portal for single sign-on to Self-Service Banner, library databases, the calendar and other content. Additional content functions will be added during the year. To sign on:
Click on the MY BINGHAMTON link at the top of the Binghamton University homepage. PODS ID to sign in with your PODS ID.Surf the left navigation and the tabs at the top to access information.
Be sure to tell us what you think about MyBinghamton by clicking on the "Feedback" links. And smart phone users can enjoy a customized, phone-friendly view when surfing to my.binghamton.edu. For help logging in, contact help@binghamton.edu or check this link: https://password.binghamton.edu/instructions/help.html#dontknowpods.
M&T Bank Hours Change
Effective Monday, Jan. 30, the M&T Branch in the University Union on campus will change its hours. In response to customer requests, the branch will now be open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lot F Closed Feb. 6
Lot F in front of the Events Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 6, due to the Women's Athletics Luncheon.
Valentine's Day with the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra
Attention Binghamton University alumni: The Anderson Center is offering a special $33 ticket for the "Tschaikowski" St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. That is 20 percent off the general public ticket price (Offer does not apply to previously purchased tickets.) Call (607) 777-ARTS or visit http://anderson.binghamton.edu. A pre-concert buffet dinner is being provided by Binghamton University Catering Services from 5:30 until concert time at 8 p.m. Dinner includes three choices of entrees with sides, several deserts and wine for purchase. The price is $29 per person plus tax and gratuity. To see the full menu, visit http://anderson.binghamton.edu. Reservations for dinner must be made by Friday, Feb. 3. Call (607) 777- 2925.
Tour the Renovated Recreation Center Live on Twitter
Follow us on Twitter @BinghamtonU for a live tour of the newly renovated Rec Center at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27. Join us online to see an expanded FitSpace, new equipment, multipurpose rooms, improved court and pool spaces, as well as new locker rooms. Not on Twitter? Like us on Facebook http://www.BinghamtonFacebook.com to catch portions of the tour.
Library Courtyard Crane Saturday
A crane will be on site at the north end of the "L" permit parking lot for work related to the Library Courtyard project on from 7 a.m. until work is complete on Saturday, Jan. 28. This work was to take place last weekend but was delayed due to weather. The L permit lot will remain open but there will be no parking allowed at the north end. The pedestrian bridge to the library will be closed while the crane is in operation along with the northwest library corridor past the Copy Center to the courtyard and all floors on the west wing. Contact project coordinator Ed Harrison with any questions at eharris@binghamton.edu or 777-5889.
