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Office of Alumni Engagement Binghamton University PO Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902-6000 Alumni Center — Old O’Connor Hall

Telephone: 607-777-2424 Fax: 607-777-2654 alumni@binghamton.edu

Message from the Office of Alumni Engagement

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an you believe it? Graduation is finally here! It may feel like just yesterday that you attended your first day of classes at Binghamton and got lost trying to learn your way around campus. As you get ready to move on to wherever life takes you, it might seem as if you’re saying “goodbye” to Binghamton for good. Far from it!

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When you graduate, you automatically become a member of the Alumni Association. This is a powerful network of more than 143,000 people spread around the world.

And, it’s a resource you can tap into for your entire lifetime. Moving to a new city? Reach out to Binghamton alumni. Looking to change jobs or careers? Reach out to Binghamton alumni. Networking is one of the most important skills you can develop, and it can pay off immensely.

Don’t forget to join us in October for Homecoming. When you’re on campus, make the Alumni Center the first place you visit.

We have many ways you can stay connected to the University and other alumni. Once the celebrations are done and you have some down time, check out our

— Kimberly Faber Executive Director of Alumni Engagement

to join the Alumni Association’s LinkedIn group. Keep your personal information up to date in the online alumni directory so you’re always in the loop about alumni events in your area. All of these are available through binghamton.edu/alumni.

Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished at Binghamton University! I’m excited for you beyond words, and hope you’ll stay connected with us. Wherever you go, Binghamton is always a part of you, and you’re always a part of Binghamton.

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You’ve graduated! Now what?

Here are some ways to show your Binghamton pride from anywhere in the world.

• Build your personal profile on B-Connected

• Follow us on social media

• Come back for Homecoming

• Submit a Class Note

• Attend Bearcats of the Last Decade (BOLD) or regional

• Wear Binghamton University gear

chapter events

• Sign up for Mentor Match and advise a student

• Become an alumni volunteer

• Display your diploma

• Read Alumni Connect and Binghamton University Magazine

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• Make a charitable gift to support the University

Alumni benefits

Advance your career, learn something new and save money.

Alumni Directory

Insurance and Financial Services

Visit B-connected to update your personal profile and search for alumni.

Liberty Mutual offers auto, renter’s and homeowner’s

Career Networking

USI Affinity offers life, health, pet, dental, vision and disability insurance, as well as identity theft protection.

insurance. Call 1-800-981-2372 or visit the website.

Connect with alumni and get job leads on LinkedIn

Call 1-800-922-1245 or visit the USI website.

through the Alumni Association Professional Network

Degree Programs co-sponsored by the Alumni Association

and the Alumni Association Job Forum.

Career Shift has a wealth of job listings and company contact information.

The School of Management’s Executive MBA - NYC Program (15 months)

Would you like to provide or receive mentoring? Join the

The Watson College’s Executive Master of Science in

online platform Mentor Match.

Health Systems program in Manhattan (12 months)

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Volunteer opportunities We have 143,000 people in our alumni network; there are Binghamton graduates in every state and in more than 100 countries. From wherever you are, you can make Binghamton stronger.

• Organize alumni programs • Recruit new students

Volunteer directly with your school

See all the ways you can be involved.

• College of Community and Public Affairs

Live in the Binghamton area?

• Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences

• Help our international students feel more at home through the Friendship Family Program.

• Harpur College of Arts and Sciences • School of Management

• Volunteer with our Commencement ceremonies in the spring.

• School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

• If you were a student-athlete, volunteer for our

• Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering

Homecoming panel.

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Identity-Based Groups

Regional chapters

• Asian and Asian American Alumni Council • Korean Alumni Network • Alumni of Color Network

Metro New York | Long Island | Westchester Binghamton | D.C. Metro | Albany

Career-Focused Groups

Boston | Buffalo | Charlotte | Chicago

• Harpur Law Council

Los Angeles | Philadelphia

• School of Management Young Alumni Board

Raleigh | Rochester | San Francisco

• The Binghamton Marketing Collective

South Florida | Syracuse

Student Involvement-Based Groups • Binghamton University Rowing Association

Our regional chapters bring the University to you! Come together with alumni for professional networking, presentations on stimulating topics or simply for fun.

• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Alumni Council • Chabad of Binghamton • Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity • Pipe Dream Alumni Organization

Affinity Groups

• Tau Alpha Upsilon Alumni Society

Connecting with other Binghamton grads is more fun when you have a common interest. Our affinity groups bring you together with alumni who work in a similar industry, share your identity or were part of your student organization.

• Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity More at binghamton.edu/alumni/connect.

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Alumni lifelong learning Although college is done and you’re out in the world, your desire to learn will never go away. That’s a good thing! In fact, given the rapidly changing technology and information landscape, the need for continuing education and lifelong learning has never been so critical. Education is the primary reason you first attended Binghamton, so providing an array of educational experiences is one of the best ways we can continue to serve you.

Stay connected with us and feed your lifelong love of learning through one or more of the following programs: • TIER Talks® speaker series • Binghamton Learning Network webinar series • Alumni Book Club (book discussions are held online) • Outdoor Pursuits

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DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST ALUMNI GATHERING OF THE YEAR!

• Catch up with friends • Revisit favorite places • Attend special events • Fall Festival on Saturday

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More at homecoming.binghamton.edu

Be a social media ambassador We know you’re on social media. Join Binghamton’s GreenMachine, help our good news get around, and earn points toward prizes!

What does it mean to be an ambassador? It’s as simple as sharing the latest Binghamton University news and information like blog posts, events, contests and more using social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Once you register, just connect one or more of your networks using the buttons on the sign-up page and we’ll walk you through the rest of the process. It’s just that easy!

The more people take action (e.g., like, retweet) on links you share through the system, the more points you rack up. You also earn points for recruiting friends to join the GreenMachine.

It’s a lot of fun!

Join now at binghamton.socialtoaster.com.

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In the Rolling Hills of Binghamton Words by Xin Engel, Music by David Engel ’86 In the rolling hills of Binghamton, ’Neath everchanging skies, Where two gently flowing rivers meet, We form our cherished ties.

Together we spend these years, United in our aim.

Through our bold pursuit of excellence, We proudly bear your name.

Refrain: Oh Binghamton, we carry thee With us for all our time And through us individually Forever may you shine.

binghamton.edu/alumni

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