Speakers

With morning brew, professor showcases history of a city

According to Um, Sufi Muslims would drink coffee in order to stay alert during rituals that often lasted through the night. Prior to that, coffee beans had been consumed as food in ...


Campus News

For Black History Month, poetry jam explores race, love and society

The event featured performances by professionals and student poets from BU, and is part of a series of events organized by BSU to celebrate Black History Month. ...


Student Association

Student Congress 2/23/15: SA candidates, infrastructure upgrades

The Student Congress held its biweekly meeting Monday night to announce the final ballot for the March 6 E-Board elections, as well as discuss updates and new proposals. “When you go back...


Science & Research

Binghamton University professor looks to revolutionize biological solar power

Two Binghamton University professors are taking the next step in making solar cells a more widespread electricity source. Seokheun Choi, a BU engineering professor, worked with Gretchen Mahler, a graduate program director...


Community

For University Day, Oakdale Mall opens its doors to students and community

Organizations representing a variety of the campus population were in attendance, from BU Athletics to the Multicultural Resource Center. ...


Campus News

Student Culinary Council 2/19/15: For choice of eggs, future remains uncertain

Although a decision was expected, the SCC decided to delay any change after receiving inconclusive feedback from the residential dining communities ...


Campus News

Campus Recreation announces plans for artificial turf field by fall 2015 semester

With the change, Campus Recreation plans to increase the amount of teams within existing programs, and will explore the possibility of adding more sports as well. ...


Community

BU Freshman campaigns for seat on city council

Taylor said his main goal was to foster a better relationship between the students, the University and the Binghamton community. ...


Campus News

In front of New York State Legislators, SUNY Chancellor pushes for budget increases

Following her State of the University address in January, Zimpher asked representatives to approve increased spending on infrastructure and to continue funding past commitments at the same levels, including legislation from NYSUNY ...


Campus News

For a price, dining halls to offer ethical eggs

Battery-cage egg production confines the hens to small spaces in poor conditions, and free-range production gives the hens more room. ...