Harpur Edge Events

Upcoming Events

Aug
25
Mon
8:00am - 11:55pm
Online Event /harpur/edge/personal/fellows.html
The Harpur Fellows Program provides support up to four recipients to pursue a passionate interest through a self-designed project that serves a community of your choosing. Projects can be independent of your academic program or major. Selected fellows receive up to $4,000 to pursue their project. Harpur Edge staff are available to provide guidance throughout the application process to the conclusion of your project. Past fellows have typically completed their projects during summer breaks, working at their own pace as time allows.
Oct
11
Sat
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Private Location (register to display)
Students who participate in this high-energy skill-building crash course will be able to: Identify what makes an effective speech. Understand how power is constructed in both speech construction and the environment in which they speak. Think strategically about how information is organized and delivered. Apply theory of effective public speaking by conveying ideas in a credible manner and demonstrating confidence, clarity of voice and word. Snacks provided by the GSO. This event is co-sponsored by the SA VP for Student Success.
Oct
29
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96786498109
Cody Cole is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/96786498109 Meeting ID: 967 8649 8109 --- One tap mobile +19292056099,,96786498109# US (New York) +16469313860,,96786498109# US Join instructions https://binghamton.zoom.us/meetings/96786498109/invitations?signature=sdcHfdu712tiFnqWm_fhdcmy2m0h4IlrnFM7nwmc5iM
Nov
10
Mon
11:30am - 1:30pm
Union Tillman Lobby
Featuring the very talented students of Harpur College, this Pop-Up Shop will feature products made by our very own! Come stop by outside Old Union Hall to check out the variety of different products being sold, such as vintage clothes, jewelry, baked goods, and more!
11:30am - 1:30pm
Old Union Hall (OUH)
Come explore the many majors and minors in Harpur College. Every Harpur department will be represented as you prepare to register for the Spring semester. Come with questions and enjoy munchies from Harpur College!
1:15pm - 2:15pm
TBD
What role, for better or worse, does religion play in contemporary American society, culture, and politics? How do scholars tackle the rise of new and controversial versions of religion in an age of COVID, civil unrest, MAGA politics, social media, and the rise of AI? How do old religions evolve to meet the demands of the present? Please join members of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ faculty for a brief presentation and open-ended discussion of American Religion in Uncertain Times. You will also learn about the various offerings here in Harpur College for the academic study of religion. Snacks will be provided.
Nov
12
Wed
12:15pm - 1:15pm
UU 324
Calling all Harpur undergrads interested in research! Come join us on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 12:15–1:15 p.m. in UU 324 (above Visions in the Union) for a student-led panel on getting started in research. Hear from fellow Harpur students across different fields as they share how they began their research journeys and answer your questions. You’ll also learn about research funding opportunities from Dr. Beth Polzin, Associate Director of the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center. Coffee and desserts will be served!
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Alumni Lounge in Old O'Connor Hall
Come to the November installment of Common Ground to see creative writing students read their work. The event will feature a mix of graduate and undergraduate student readings of original creative works. Open to all! 6:00-7:30pm.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Campus - AM 189 Lecture Hall
Christopher P. Davey, a Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, explains how the current conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda has emerged, and why genocide has become a common experience in both countries. This talk offers insights from one Congolese community's fight to belong across Congo and Rwanda by retelling the stories of soldiers, survivors, and refugees, as well as the process by which genocide has shaped this community's identity. Following his talk, Dr. Davey will be joined by a panel of colleagues to discuss aspects of the book, and the current crisis in Congo. Read more here about the book. Author signed copies will be available.
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Appalachian Room 111 (Dining Hall in Mountainview)
Join the Writing Studies Minor and Mountainview Residential Life for a Writing Extravaganza on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00PM in APP 111 (the Mountainview Appalachian Dining Hall Room 111). Grab some pizza, decorate a free gratitude journal, and enjoy meeting new friends! At the event, we will be celebrating and workshopping all types of writing including gratitude journaling, creative writing, resume and cover letter writing, and academic writing! Students will get free gratitude journals to decorate with stickers. There will be creative writing prompts as well as tutoring on academic writing. Get help on your papers, bring your cover letters, or just come hungry with a pen. All genres and levels welcome at this Writing Extravaganza!
Nov
13
Thu
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lecture is 5-6pm in Lecture Hall 7; Gallery opening is 6-7pm in FA 259
Visiting artist Aurora Andrews will present a lecture about her artistic practice, followed by an opening reception for her solo exhibition at the Rosefsky Gallery. Andrews' exhibition explores her experiences with early motherhood through a series of observational paintings. Feel free to join for the lecture, opening, or both!—refreshments will provided at the gallery opening. Andrews' exhibition will run through December 11.
Nov
14
Fri
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fireplace Lounge, Marketplace (University Union)
All students are welcome to the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies Open House! Learn about our Spring 2026 courses, our programs, and our majors and minors. Meet our faculty, ask us any questions, and enjoy the activities and refreshments!
2:00pm - 3:30pm
IR-117 (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Codes! Coding Center)
DIDA and HARP 150/151 students are invited to join a mini-hackathon to deepen your coding skills. Students will have a chance to work in teams to build out small coding projects of their choice, from games to data analysis to websites. There will be coding workshops, food will be provided, and teams will compete for prizes.
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Center of Excellence (ITC)
Dr. Heidi Roop is the Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaption Partnership and is an Assistant Professor of Climate Science and Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota. She served as the Assistant Director for Services in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and as the Deputy Director for Services in the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) under the Biden and Trump Presidential administrations. Her applied climate research and Extension program draws upon multiple disciplines, from climate and decision science to public health and hydrology, to assist local and state governments, Tribes, communities, and businesses understand and effectively manage their climate risks. In addition to her appointments at the University of Minnesota, she also is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington and serves as expert advisor to a range of organizations and agencies as they seek to build resilience to climate change. This event invites honest dialogue about the real-world challenges and promising opportunities climate scientists face in their efforts to help society become more resilient in the face of climate change in an era of change. Food and beverage will be provided.