SUNY Broome Celebrates 10th "Move-In Day" With 275 New Residents

By Elisabeth Costanzo Stewart

The campus community celebrated an extra special milestone during the 2024 “Move-In Day” festivities. Saturday, August 24, 2024, marked the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the Student Village, SUNY Broome’s on-campus residence hall.

“Move-In Day” was facilitated through a collaboration between the Student Development and Diversity Division, the Office of Public Safety, and a team of over 50 faculty, staff, and student volunteers.

Residents checking in were greeted by a smiling team of Student Village RA’s!
Photo Credit: Ashley Kemak

The 275 new residents of the Student Village are divided amongst 60 apartment-style suites between four floors. Resident Assistants Hiba Khan, Faith Gyasi, and Becky Semmel were on hand to welcome their new neighbors and offer advice for a successful year.

“Attend as many on-campus and Student Village events as possible,” suggested Khan. “These events are designed to help you make connections and feel more comfortable and engaged with student life at SUNY Broome.”

For the past decade, lunch as been provided by members of the Central Baptist Church.
Photo Credit: Jeff Miller

In addition to celebrating the Student Village’s 10th Anniversary with cake and custom SUNY Broome macaroons, new residents, their families, and “Move-In Day” volunteers were treated to a picnic lunch from the College’s community partner, Central Baptist Church. For the past decade, members of the Central Baptist Church have prepared thousands of hotdogs, bagged snacks, fresh baked goods, and drinks to offer their personal welcome and well-wishes to SUNY Broome’s newest students.

“The weather is beautiful, we have lots of enthusiastic volunteers, and our residents are excited to be here! I couldn’t ask for a better day.” – Evan Bigam, Director of Housing and Residential Life Photo Credit: Jeff Miller

SUNY Broome’s Student Village is under the direction of Vice President for Student Development & Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Carol Ross-Scott, and the amazing Housing staff.

Bigam, Evan – Director of Housing and Residential Life
Cooper, Jen – Assistant Director of Residential Life
Decker, Stevan R. – Housing Facilities Lead
Fantini, Jessica – Assistant Director of Housing
Gennarelli, Joe – Facilities Assistant

Meet the Student Village Residents

Meet Sidarth Sivan

Hometown: Bangalore, India
Academic Program: Sports Studies: A.S.
Why SUNY Broome: “My college counselor introduced me to the SUNY System. I fell in love with SUNY Broome’s campus and decided to apply as an international student.”

Meet Shaylee Horton

Hometown: Norwich, NY
Academic Program: Dental Hygiene: A.A.S.
Dorm Room Must Have: “A picture of my cousin. We were a year apart and were very close growing up. She passed away when she was six. While she didn’t get to go to college, in a small way, she is here with me!”