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Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera Celebration
Binghamton University will officially celebrate its latest global partnership, the Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera, in an opening celebration scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts. The festivities, which are free and open to the public, will include an opera performance by a troupe from China’s prestigious National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts (NACTA). Jointly formed by Binghamton University and NACTA, and sponsored by the Confucius Institute headquarters in Beijing, the Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera at Binghamton University is expected to further international education and cultural ties with China.
Eighteenth Annual Freedeman Memorial Lecture
Molly Green, professor of history and hellenic studies, Princeton University, will deliver the 18th annual Freedeman Memorial Lecture at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in FA-Casadesus. She will speak on “The Ottoman Empire and Diversity in the Early Modern World.” Green studies the history of the Mediterranean Basin, the Ottoman Empire and the Greek world. Her interests include the social and economic history of the Ottoman Empire, the experience of Greeks under Ottoman rule, Mediterranean piracy and the institution of the market. Her books include A Shared World: Christians and Muslims in the Early Modern Mediterranean, which appeared in 2000 and examines the transition from Venetian to Ottoman rule on the island of Crete. The lecture, which is co-sponsored by the dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, is free and open to the public.
University Chorus Joins with Philharmonic
The Binghamton University Chorus will join with the Binghamton Philharmonic, conducted by Jose-Luis Novo, in a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Choral) and Brahm’s Schicksalslied at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Osterhout Concert Theater. Soprano Esther Heideman, mezzo-soprano Jenni Bank and baritone Jake Gardner will be featured. Tickets are $29-$40, adults; $26-$37, faculty/staff/seniors; $10, students and children. Tickets at 607-723-3931 or http://www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org.
Save Our Streams Medication Take-Back
Until now, most people either flushed excess medication down the toilet or threw it in the trash. Pharmaceuticals are now being found in drinking water in communities across the nation, causing concern for public safety. Outdoor Pursuits has organized a medication collection event in conjunction with the Village of Endicott, the New York State Police at Binghamton University and United Health Services to give everyone the opportunity to safely dispose of pharmaceuticals at no cost and at no harm to themselves or the environment. Bring your unwanted prescription medications, veterinary medicines and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals to the East Gym lobby between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Medications being disposed of should remain in their original container with labels. For safety purposes, do not bring sharp instruments, thermometers or medical waste to the event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 777-6414 or visit http://campusrecreation.binghamton.edu.
Evolutionary Studies Seminar Friday
The fall 2009 Evolutionary Studies seminar series continues at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in LH-2, when anthropologist William Jankowiak of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, speaks on "Desiring Sex, Longing for Love: A Tripartite Conundrum". The seminar will be followed by food and continued discussion. More information is available at http://evolution.binghamton.edu/jankowiak/.
Design to be Focus of Talk
The Research Process in Anthropology: Beyond the Academy, sponsored by Harpur College Dean’s Speaker Series presents “Temporal Fluctuations Between Design and Anthropology,” by Jamer Hunt, chair of Urban and Transdisciplinary Design at Parsons, The New School for Design. Hunt will speak from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in S2-143. Hunt’s practice, Big + Tall Design, combines conceptual, collaborative and communication design. He is co-founder of DesignPhiladelphia, an initiative to energize Philadelphia's design community and foreground the city as a laboratory for innovative design projects. He is currently co-authoring a graphic design textbook for Thames & Hudson titled Form Follows Context. For more information, contact Pam Smart at psmart@binghamton.edu.
Biological Sciences Seminar Friday
As part of the Harpur College Dean's Workshops Series in Biological Sciences, Thane Papke, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Connecticut, will speak on “The Effects of Homologous Recombination and Lateral Gene Transfer on Genome Evolution and Speciation using Haloarchaea as a model system” at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in S3-214. Contact ksauer@binghamton.edu for more information or visit http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~ksauer/index_files/Page1010.htm.
Elevator Consultants on Campus
Elevator consultants will be on campus to gather information on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5-6. They will examine machine and electrical rooms in Fine Arts, University Union, Science 1, 2, 3 and 4, Iroquois/Tuscarora, Rockefeller Center, Lecture Hall, Library Tower and the Central Heating Plant. No services will be affected. Contact Mary McTiernan with any questions at mmctiern@binghamton.edu or 777-6460.
Volunteers Needed for Fall Commencement
Celebrate with students and their families by volunteering at the Fall 2009 Commencement at noon Sunday, Dec. 13, in the Events Center. Volunteers may choose from the following opportunities: guest seating usher; handicapped seating usher; ticket taking; program distribution; VIP guide and seating usher; student registration; lost and found assistant. Upon successful registration, volunteers will receive an e-mail with complete details: parking locations, training, arrival times, event dress, behind-the-scenes info, activity responsibilities and more. To register, go to http://commencement.binghamton.edu, click on Fall Commencement, and then navigate to “Volunteer.”
Paychecks to be Issued Nov. 10
Due to the Veterans Day holiday, faculty/staff and graduate/teaching assistant paychecks and direct deposit advices normally issued on Wednesday, Nov. 11, will be issued on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The normal schedule of distribution beginning at 7:30 a.m. will be followed. Contact Shawn Miller at smiller@binghamton.edu or 777-6284 with questions.
Telecommunications Office to Close Nov. 5-9
The Telecommunications Office will close at noon on Thursday, Nov. 5, in order to begin a billing system upgrade. The office will re-open at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. During this period, online account access and online payments will be unavailable. If you have scheduled payments through QuikPAY, your payments will be charged to your credit card as normal, however your Telecommunications account will not be updated with this payment until Nov. 9. Directory search will continue to be available and will not be interrupted by this upgrade.
Sixth Annual Fernand Braudel Center Distinguished Lecture
The Fernand Braudel Center for the Study of Economies, Historical Systems, and Civilizations and the offices of the president, vice president for research and dean of Harpur College present Staughton Lynd, historian, author and activist, speaking on “Capitalist Crises, the Labor Movement, and Industrial Disinvestment” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in FA-Casadesus. Reception to follow in the FA-Green Room. Free and open to the public.
SPEL Colloquium Nov. 12
Kenneth Baynes of Syracuse University will speak on “On the Relation Between Politics and Morality in a Post-Liberal World” at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in UUW-324. The talk is sponsored by the Harpur College Dean’s Speaker Series. Contact Lisa Tessman, ltessman@binghamton.edu, to RSVP and for copy of paper.
Free Children’s Basketball Clinic Saturday
The Binghamton University men’s and women’s basketball players and coaches will hold their annual free clinic from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Events Center. The clinic is open any and all children ages 12 and under to learn skills and drills from current players and coaches. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. and each attendee must wear sneakers and bring their own basketball. An autograph session with the players follows the clinic. Reservations are required. Contact Erin Moore by phone at 777-3741 or e-mail emmoore@binghamton.edu.
Guest Organist Bruce Neswick to Perform
Guest organist Bruce Neswick performs at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at First Presbyterian Church (42 Chenango Street, Binghamton). Neswick is organist-choirmaster of the Cathedral of St. John-the-Divine in New York City and one of the premiere organist-improvisers in North America. He will also conduct a free master class from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at First Presbyterian Church, Binghamton. Tickets for the concert are $15, general public; $10, faculty, staff and seniors; and $5, students (AGO members will receive half-off ticket prices) and are available at the Anderson Center Box Office from noon-5:30 p.m. weekdays by calling (607) 777-ARTS, online at http://anderson.binghamton.edu or at the door. For more information, visit http://music.binghamton.edu. Sponsored by the Music Department.
AFAA Practical Pilates Workshop
Campus Recreation will host a one-day instructor training course that combines the best of both Eastern and Western philosophies and traditions based on the original works of the late Joseph H. Pilates. The course will be held from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in EG-6. The 25 practical mat Pilates exercises featured in this course focus on conditioning the body from the inside out. Learn the importance of core stabilization, muscle balance, proper alignment, strength and flexibility while integrating the concept of mindfulness, fluidity and grace. Bring a sticky mat. The cost is $97 for BU affiliates. Register through http://www.afaa.com.
Faculty Master Sought for
Hillside/Susquehanna
The University is inviting applications and nominations for the position of
faculty master for the Hillside and Susquehanna Apartment Communities. The
faculty masters, all tenured members of the Binghamton University faculty,
promote and support a rich living and learning experience in the residential
areas. The masters serve on various university committees and report directly
to both the Provost’s Office, and the Office of Residential Life and University
Housing. Appointment to this position will commence preferably on Jan. 1, 2010
and no later than Aug. 1, 2010. Submit applications or nominations by e-mail,
together with a recent curriculum vitae as an attachment, to Michael McGoff,
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Strategic and Fiscal Planning, in
care of his secretary at cnestle@binghamton.edu.
To ensure full consideration, submit applications no later than Nov. 6.
Identification and interviewing of candidates will occur as applications are
received.
Hand to Heart Project
Once again, Residential Life and NRHH (National Residence Hall Honorary) are teaming up to collect gifts for the local Salvation Army and the Wyoming Conference Children’s Home. If you would consider joining, e-mail jpitely@binghamton.edu and Hand to Heart will give you/your family/your department a bag. Hand to Heart hopes to have requests by Nov. 9. Bags should be returned to the Res Life Central Office (TU-213) by Dec. 3.
Fall Helping Hands, Stop Hunger Promotion
Beginning Thursday, Nov. 5, Sodexo will partner with CHOW in the annual Fall
Helping Hands, Stop Hunger Promotion on campus. Your office can
participate by helping to break the Guinness Book world record on Nov. 12.
Collect your non-perishable food items starting Nov. 5 and then bring them to
the Events Center on Nov. 12 between 9 a.m. and noon to set the record and give
our neighbors a helping hand. The office with the most items by weight will
receive lunch in the Susquehanna Room for up to 25 people, featuring items from
the fall 2009 catering menu, on Monday, Nov. 16. For Helping Hands collection
tally sheets, e-mail Katrina Miner, Sodexo marketing manager, at Katrina.Miner@sodexo.com.
Air Force Brass Quintet to Perform Saturday
The Air Force Brass Quintet will perform a free concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in FA-Casadesus. The United States Air Force Band of Liberty has been entertaining audiences throughout New England for more than 30 years. Under the direction of Capt. David A. Alpar, this group of professional musicians supports the Air Force mission by providing world-class musical performances in support of troop morale, recruiting, community relations and the preservation of our national heritage. This event is co-sponsored by the United States Air Force Band and the Binghamton University Department of Music. For more information, visit http://music.binghamton.edu.
Psychology Colloquium Friday
Carey K. Morewedge, of Carnegie Mellon University, will be speaking on
“Comparison and Hedonic Value,” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in CV-49. Part of
the Harpur College Dean’s Workshops Series in Psychological Sciences.
University Directories Available for Pickup
The University Directories have arrived. Departments may pick them up in the Telecommunications Office in LN-G216 between 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Sign Up for Annual Holiday Drive
The Student Association and the Binghamton City School District are hosting the annual Holiday Drive and are seeking people, organizations, offices and departments to support the drive through gift-giving. Participants will help families in need by provide gifts for their children this season. Once you or your department/organization responds, you will be contacted with a list of items for the number of family members you are requesting. Gifts are to be dropped off at the Holiday Drive Celebration at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in Old Union Hall. To sign up, go to http://tinyurl.com/HolidayDrive2009 and submit your form by Monday, Nov. 16, so you can have your shopping list before Thanksgiving break. If you have any questions, e-mail kcarr@sa.binghamton.edu.
Two Working for the Benefit of One – You
Facing an on-the-job challenge (maybe the issue is workplace change or
interpersonal communications)? Wrestling with job/career change (maybe you need
to update your résumé or prepare for an interview)? Working on it with a
certified career coach is a smart way to go. Sign up now for a confidential,
one-on-one coaching session at jwojcio@binghamton.edu.
John Wojcio, certified career coach. Funding provided by the New York
State/United University Professions Joint Labor-Management Committees, and in
collaboration with the Binghamton University Center for Training and
Development and the Office of Human Resources. This program is for faculty and
staff.
Harpur College Dean's Distinguished Lecture Nov. 6
Marilynn Desmond, professor of English and comparative literature, will speak on “Transnational Feminism and the Middle Ages” at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in FA-Casadesus. Desmond will explore how “Transnational Feminism,” a theoretical paradigm that developed out of post-colonial theory, works to separate feminist practice from the context of the nation-state in order to develop a vision of “feminism without borders.” Our modern understanding of genders and sexualities can be traced to medieval attitudes, and for that reason, medieval culture has much to contribute to contemporary feminisms in general and transnational feminism in particular. A reception will follow the lecture in the Green Room. To RSVP or for questions, contact Diane Horvath at 777-6799 or dmhorv@binghamton.edu. Co-sponsored by Harpur College Dean’s Office and the Binghamton chapter of the United University Professions.
Chancellor’s Award Nominations Due in December
Nominations are sought for the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Professional and Classified Service. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 14, with completed dossiers due to the Office of the Vice President for Administration by Dec. 22. Visit http://administration.binghamton.edu/awards/nominations.html for more information. Contact Tracey Debnar at 777-2157 or tdebnar@binghamton.edu with questions.
Vacation Accrual Reminder
Human Resources would like to remind professional UUP and Management Confidential staff that as of the close of business on Dec. 31 vacation accruals must be at or below 40 days. Systems will automatically reset vacation balances to the appropriate level as of Jan. 1, 2009. If operationally feasible, staff with vacation balances in excess of 40 days are encouraged to either use vacation time prior to Jan. 1, or consider donating the time to the sick leave donation program, http://www2.binghamton.edu/human-resources/forms/forms-doc-files/LeaveDonate.pdf. If you have questions or concerns, contact Vicki Metritikas, vmetriti@binghamton.edu, 777-4463; Alison Gierlach, agierlac@binghamton.edu, 777-6625; or Jeff Hadley, jhadley@binghamton.edu, 777-4249.
Check for Accurate Home Address
Annual W-2 statements of earnings will be mailed directly to faculty, staff and student home addresses in January 2010. Human Resources needs to confirm that home addresses are correct in its systems to ensure the mailing is successful. All faculty, staff and students should check the address as recorded on their paycheck to be sure it is accurate. If you need to make any changes, report this to your department and it will submit the necessary Oracle personal data change form. Otherwise, print this form: http://www2.binghamton.edu/human-resources/forms/forms-doc-files/Address_Change.pdf, complete it and send it to Human Resources, AD-244.
Productivity Enhancement Program Open Period
Human Resources announces the open period for the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), which runs through Nov. 27. This program allows certain employees represented by CSEA, UUP (professional employees or those earning vacation accruals), PEF and MC employees to exchange up to three days of annual leave for a credit toward their share of the health insurance premium. Enrollment forms will be mailed directly to you on campus. For more information, go to http://www2.binghamton.edu/human-resources. Human Resources reminds anyone enrolling in the PEP (Productivity Enhancement Program) to not charge their leave credits until they receive confirmation of their enrollment from Human Resources.
Volunteers Needed for Research Study
Healthy, non-pregnant adult women are needed for a study of a non-invasive, painless therapy that may help people with leg swelling. The study will be conducted in the Biotechnology Building and requires about two hours of time (evening and weekend hours are possible). To sign up, contact Ruta Paranjape in the Department of Bioengineering at rparanj1@binghamton.eduor 607-624-5649.
Bills-Patriots Bus Trip Dec. 20
The Alumni Association is offering a round-trip charter bus trip to see the Buffalo Bills play the New England Patriots at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo on Sunday, Dec. 20. Tickets for the 1 p.m. game are $90 per person (section 307, row 30-31, gate 6). The bus will leave the East Gym parking lot at 6:45 a.m. Return time is about 10 p.m. To register, and for more information, call 777-2424.
Graduate Conference in Algebra and Topology
Now in its second year, the Binghamton University Conference in Algebra and Topology (BUGCAT) is a venue for algebra and topology graduate students in all stages of their research to present their work and meet other mathematicians with related research interests. Kim Ruane from Tufts University and Louis Kauffman from the University of Illinois at Chicago will serve as keynote speakers at this year’s conference, Nov. 14-15. BUGCAT is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation. There is no registration fee, and travel support is available. Underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply for funding, visit http://www.math.binghamton.edu/grads/gradconf/.
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