Please Note: There are no day or evening classes on this day, per the shared-governance and administration-approved academic calendar.
Morning Events
9:15 am
Performance by Student Musicians The Hornet Horns
Location: Student Center Lobby
Convocation Day Keynote Presentation
10:00 am – 10:50 am
KEYNOTE Address: How Our Brains Produce Our Emotions and What This Means for Us and Our Collective Future
Introduction: Dr. Kevin Drumm
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett
Location: Baldwin Gymnasium and Zoom
11:00 am – 11:50 am
Convocation Speaker Question and Answer Session
This 11:00 am session will be interactive and moderated. All participants should wait to be recognized by our moderator and should be prepared to participate in a calm and respectful discussion, per college policies.
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett
Hosted by: Dr. Diane O’Heron and Dr. Robert Congdon
Location: Baldwin Gymnasium and Zoom
Noon Break
12:00 pm
Performance by Student Musicians The Hornet Horns
Location: Student Center
Afternoon Workshops & Film Screening
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
The Mental Health Crisis in America: How Is It Affecting International College Students?
In this student-led workshop, international and American students are invited to discuss their perception of the decline of youth mental health in America, how they view mental health and wellness, and the mental health concerns young people from other countries face when they come to America for an education.
Facilitators: Alejandro Chavarria Gonzalez, (Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Assembly, Convocation Committee member); Student Trustee Yelyzaveta (Elle) Yatsuk (she/her), Student Assembly Senator Hiba Khan (she/her); and Professor Diane O’Heron (English Department, Convocation Committee member)
Location: Old Science 105, and via Zoom
Brain Break: How to Give Your Brain a Break Before It Breaks!
We all have a lot going on- all the time. Students, classes, bosses, family, friends, etc. It can be overwhelming. Not only are we dealing with our own stressors, but those of those around us. Join Counseling Services for an interactive discussion on stress management and the brain. Learn how to take brain breaks before your brain breaks!
Presenters: Counseling Services Chairperson Melissa Martin, Counselor Deena Dement and Counselor Ann Marie Zumawtzak
Location: Titchener Building, Room 101 (T-101)
How to Succeed in Online Learning
As a student and online instructor, the presenter was able to participate in online classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. There are certain attributes that help people succeed in online learning. Learn about different research-based strategies that help students become successful in their online classes.
Presenters: Professor Stephanie Schaefer (Ph.D, NBCT )
Location: Titchener Building, Room 203 (T-203) and via Google Meet
ASK!
ASK is a fun, interactive and informative event that creates a safe space for dialogue around difference. What are you missing about people you work, learn and live with? People representing some of the diverse categories of human beings (race, age, ethnicity, and disability, as well as people representing a broad array of cultures, religions, and affiliations like veterans, gamers, weight lifters and pagans) will be on hand to answer questions. Ask questions you want to know but didn’t know who to ask or use questions that will be posted at each person’s table. It’s important and interesting to educate ourselves about our human differences as well as recognize and celebrate the diversity right here on SUNY Broome’s campus.
Presenters: Dr. Virginia Shirley, Professor Sandy Wright, ARO Coordinator Lisa Hughes, Dr. Carol Ross, Learning Specialist Briana Alford, Dr. Lee Heron and Tutoring Coordinator Loreta Paniccia
Location: DECKER, ROOM 201 (D201)
Film Screening
1:30 pm
Film 1 – The Mind Explained: HOW TO FOCUS
We live day to day with so many distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever. In this segment of “The Mind Explained” experts focus on the many challenges to our attention, with a focus on the role of Adderall. (22 minutes)
Film 2 – The Mind Explained: TEENAGE BRAIN
Why do teenagers act like teenagers? It’s not just the hormones. Neuroscience holds the explanations on the unique ways teenage brains operate. (21 minutes)
Discussion to follow each film
Faculty hosts – Chris Keaty, Ed Evans, and Tim Skinner.
Location: Titchener Building, Room 102 (T-102)