Climate Variability and Human Evolution in East Africa

Titchener Building Room 101

How did rapid climate change impact human evolution? When in recent geological history were climatic conditions similar to today? How will future climate change impact humans? Join Dr. Leet for a presentation of her work in Kenya and East Africa on the Hominin Sites and Paleolakes Drilling Project which aims to answer these questions and more. […]

American Eugenics: A Nazi Blueprint

Titchener Building Room 101

Join students from HIS 117: World History II for a fascinating discussion of the legal case, Buck v. Bell, that provided for the sterilization of people deemed "genetically unfit". How did this case influence Germany's Nazi regime? Faculty Presenter: John Pierog and Students from HIS 117: World History II

Feelings, Teachers and Neurons: How Brains Learn

Titchener Building Room 101

Ever wonder what learning looks like in the brain? Or why a teacher can "teach" for an hour and have students "not learn anything"? Do you suffer from math-phobia, test anxiety, or another stressor, and want to know how that impacts your learning? Join a SUNY Broome Professional Tutor to discuss these topics and more! […]

Renaissance and Baroque Music for Guitar

Online via Zoom

Join a member of our music faculty for a live performance of guitar music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. What better way to celebrate a very welcome Spring? Contact Professor Paul Sweeny at sweenypm@sunybroome.edu with any questions. Zoom link Meeting ID: 924 3339 6956 Passcode: 463104 One tap mobile +16468769923,,92433396956#,,,,*463104# US (New York) +16469313860,,92433396956#,,,,*463104# […]

Big Problems with ChatGPT

Titchener Building Room 101

Thursday, September 14 Faculty Presenter: Christopher Keaty Time: 11:00 am Join a Communication and Media Arts faculty member for important insights on the drawbacks of ChatGPT and what implications this has for our culture. For more information, contact Professor Keaty at keatycr@sunybroome.edu. Attend live only Live Location: Titchener Building, Room 101

Climate Change in Black and White

Titchener Building Room 102

Thursday, September 21 Faculty Presenter: Victor Lamoureux Time: 11:00 am Join a scientist from our Biology Department as he discusses key issues regarding climate change.  Should we look at doomsday scenarios or be optimists? For further information, contact Dr. Lamoureux at lamoureuxvs@sunybroome.edu Attend live only Live Location: Titchener Building, Room 102

Transferring to the Ivy League or a Competitive Admissions Four-Year School

Titchener Building Room 101

Thursday, September 28 Faculty Presenter: Joseph Spence Time: 11:00 am This event is open to all students! Join this session for insight into transferring into a four-year school with competitive admissions. Matthew Rotstein,  Director of Admissions of Columbia University, a premiere Ivy League school,  will offer tips and guidance for the transfer process.. Our own […]

Mindfulness

Titchener Building Room 101

Thursday, October 5 Faculty Presenter: Alexis Katchuk Time: 11:00 am Join our faculty member for insight into achieving mindfulness in your daily routines and in enhancing your performance. Contact Professor Katchuk at katchukai@sunybroome.edu with any questions Attend live only Live Location: Titchener Building, Room 101

Cultural Competency

Titchener Building Room 101

Thursday, October 12 Faculty Presenter: Kristen Ericksen-Hrehor Time: 11:00 am Increasingly, valuing diversity and practicing anti-racism have become important social and corporate values. Are you ready to meet these new expectations? Join a professor from the HSCD Department for greater insight on building your cultural competency. Contact Professor Kristen Ericksen-Hrehor at ericksenhrehorkj@sunybroome.edu  with any questions. Attend […]

Current Hot Topics in Politics

Online via Zoom

Thursday, October 19 Faculty Presenters: Leeland Whitted and John Sterlacci Time: 11:00 am Two of our political science professors take on any and all hot topics of the day in politics. Don't miss this great and informative discussion. Contact Professor John Sterlacci at sterlaccijr@sunybroome.edu with any questions. Meeting ID: 959 9097 0685 Passcode: 839093 Attend […]

Free Concert by Student Musicians

Campus Services Building, Room 130

Tuesday, October 26 Faculty Presenter: Brenda Dawe Time: 11:00 am Join students from our Fall 2023 Applied Music classes for a performance in Campus Services Room 130. These students, from our own Music program, will share their talents and help you to enjoy a free concert based on campus. Contact Professor Dawe at dawebm@sunybroome.edu with […]

Resume Magic

Titchener Building Room 101

Thursday, November 2 Faculty Presenter: Val Carnegie Time: 11:00 am Did you know that employers look at a job candidate's resume on average for only 6 seconds? Join staff from the Career, Transfer, and Bachelor Partnership Department in this interactive workshop where attendees will learn about the key components to building a resume that will […]

Current Hot Topics in Politics

Online via Zoom

Thursday, November 9 Faculty Presenters: Leeland Whitted and John Sterlacci Time: 11:00 am Two of our political science professors take on any and all hot topics of the day in politics. Don't miss this great and informative discussion. Contact Professor John Sterlacci at sterlaccijr@sunybroome.edu with any questions. Meeting ID: 933 6362 5354 Passcode: 358766 Attend […]

Special Event in Honor of Native American Heritage Month, November 2023: Film Screening and Discussion

Titchener Building Room 101

Tuesday, November 14 Faculty Discussion Leaders: Professor Suzanne Hickok and Professor I.J. Byrnes of the HPSS Department Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join faculty discussion leaders from the HPSS Department as they screen a 75-minute documentary film, In the Light of Reverence, on the critical battle to protect sacred places to North American Native […]

Misperceptions of Poverty

Titchener Building Room 101

Thursday, November 16 Faculty Presenters: Stephanie Malmberg and Brittney Richardson, Beegle Certified Poverty Coaches Time: 11:00 am There are lots of misperceptions of what it means to be poor in the U.S. Are poor people lazy, choosing to not access the opportunities society offers or is there a different explanation for why, in the United […]

Growth Mindset and Resilience

Titchener Building Room 101

Thursday, November 30 Success Coach Presenter: Allison Chantry Time: 11:00 am Join Success Coaches as they explore what Growth Mindset is all about, and how developing a growth mindset and resilience can impact your academic achievements. This interactive presentation will allow you to reflect on your past experiences and develop a plan to meet your […]

Warriors, Thugs and Babysitters: America’s Relationship with Karate

Titchener Building Room 101

Thursday, December 7 Presenter: Dawn Shefler Time: 11:00 am We will discuss how the Asian martial art became part of the American mainstream, and the various ways in which Americans have embraced, admired, feared, and criticized Karate practitioners over the decades. Some topics to be covered include: the role of Hollywood and the US military […]

Guitar Music from Latin America: Performance

Online via Zoom

Thursday, December 14 Faculty Presenter: Paul Sweeny Time: 11:00 am Join a member of our music faculty for a live performance of music from Latin America. What better way to celebrate another successful semester? Contact Professor Paul Sweeny at sweenypm@sunybroome.edu with any questions Meeting ID: 955 0169 6849 Passcode: 739040 Attend on Zoom only Launch […]