Live vs Zoom Events
Series of lectures, interactive events, and discussions
Division of Liberal Arts
Academic Affairs DivisionFor further information, contact I.J. Byrnes
+1 (607) 778-5311
byrnesij@sunybroome.edu
In an effort to encourage deliberation and debate on important public issues, the Liberal Arts Division will sponsor the following series of events this semester.
Note: The events listed in this schedule are open to all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
The College encourages the free and open expression of ideas in a civil and respectful manner.
Special Event
A Great Books Discussion
This discussion will meet on Zoom on dates in September, October and November that will be shared in campus media. These meetings will be Wednesdays at 11:00 am.
The book that will be discussed during the Fall 2023 semester is Sanditon, the last (although incomplete) novel written by Jane Austen.
For further information, contact Professor I.J. Byrnes at byrnesij@sunybroome.edu.
Zoom link will be shared in campus media
Speakers of the House
Join Speakers of the House, the SUNY Broome Toastmasters Club, at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays, live and via Zoom.
Work on your public speaking skills in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Hear beginners and seasoned speakers give prepared and impromptu speeches and evaluations. Drop in occasionally, or every week.
Contact Professor Kathleen McKenna at mckennakm@sunybroome.edu or Colleen Kaminski at kaminskicm@sunybroome.edu with any questions.
For zoom:
Meeting ID: 914 4426 4194
Passcode: 1234
Big Problems with ChatGPT
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.
Climate Change in Black and White
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
Transferring to the Ivy League or a Competitive Admissions Four-Year School
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 counselor for career and transfer will be on hand to answer further questions.
Contact Counselor Joe Spence at spencejs@unybroome.edu with any questions. All students welcome!
In the recent past, SUNY Broome graduates have gone on to enroll at Cornell, Georgetown, NYU and other highly competitive, elite colleges and universities.
For more information about this program or applying to transfer, contact Joe Spence at spencejs@sunybroome.edu or schedule an appointment in Inspire with Joseph Spence.
Sponsored by the SUNY Broome Career, Transfer & Bachelor Partnerships Department.
Mindfulness
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
Cultural Competency
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.
Current Hot Topics in Politics
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
Free Concert by Student Musicians
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 any questions
Resume Magic
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 rise to the top of the pile and standout. The workshop will end with a peer-review round-robin session, where attendees will leave with hands on, actionable tips to improve their resumes, the most critical component to any job search process.
If you have a resume, be sure to bring it with you to this session.
Current Hot Topics in Politics
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
Special Event
Special Event in Honor of Native American Heritage Month, November 2023: Film Screening and Discussion
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 American tribes. Access to sacred sites is of vital concern to those who value diversity and the importance of religious freedom. This film provides important insight into Native American practices and values
Misperceptions of Poverty
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 States, we still have citizens living in the warzone of poverty? Attend this revealing session to discover the hidden history and societal machinations that perpetuate poverty in our culture.
Growth Mindset and Resilience
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 academic pursuits utilizing a growth mindset.
Warriors, Thugs and Babysitters: America’s Relationship with Karate
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 in the spread of Karate; state bans on traditional weaponry; American Zen; Karate as a part of American childhood; the Olympic Kumite controversy; and the rise of Karate Combat.
Guitar Music from Latin America: Performance
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