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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Welcome to the Multicultural Resource Center!
2015 brings the promise of new initiatives in the
Multicultural Resource Center! February is Black History
Month and we celebrate all month long with a variety of
student organizations. The Office of Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion will co-sponsor a series of events this month
including a Racial Justice Deliberation forum with the
Black Student Union and Broome Community College,
sponsorship of our students to attend Rhapsody in
Black, at the Schorr Family Firestage in Johnson City.
Join us for an evening with film director, producer, writer and actor, Spike Lee
on Thursday, February 19th at the University Events Center. We are equally
excited to welcome writer, commentator, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni
on Thursday, February 26th in the University Unions Mandela Room. We invite
you to attend and participate in the events that will be happening in and around
our campus all month long, please see the Black Student Unions calendar of
events for more details.
ODEI is currently scheduling trainings and workshops for students across the
campus. If youre organization is interested in cultural competency training or
any of our presentations, please complete the online training form on our website
and provide us with available dates and times. For continuous information on all
that is happening this semester, visit us often on the web at mrc.binghamton.
edu.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nicole Sirju-Johnson
Director of the Multicultural Resource Center

About Culture Connects

Culture Connects is a newsletter designed to provide the campus with up-to-date
information about cultural events, programs and opportunities available to students.
If you would like to receive an electronic copy of the newsletter every month, please email
Mengchen Huang, MRC Program Coordinator a mhuang@binghamton.edu.
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MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MRC Upcoming Events

MRC would like you to save the date for the following upcoming events:
Getting to Know Your Chinese Students,
for Faculty & Staff and co-hosted by ESL Program
Wednesday, February 11th, 12:00-1:30pm, UU Undergrounds
MRC Student Leaders Meeting
Tuesday, February 3rd, 7:00-8:00pm, UU 108
Tuesday, March 3rd, 7:00-8:00pm, UU 108
Tuesday, March 31st, 7:00-8:00pm, UU 108
Tuesday, April 28th, 7:00-8:00pm, UU 108
MRC Weekly Friday Tabling
February 6th through May 1st
Racial Justice Deliberation, hosted by ODEI
Wednesday, February 18th, 6:30-8:30pm, UU Old Union Hall
An Evening with Spike Lee, Black History Month Speaker
Thursday, February 19th, 6:00-8:00pm, Event Center
MRC Tabling for the University Day at the Mall
Saturday, February 21st, 11:00am-3:00pm, Oakdale Mall
Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Nikki Giovanni, hosted by BSU
Thursday, February 26th, 6:00pm, UU Mandela Room
MRC Leadership Forum
Tuesday, March 17th, 6:30-7:30pm, UU 108
MRC Speaking Up & Getting Support
Wednesday, March 25th and Thursday, April 16th, Time and Location TBA
MRC Asian Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration
Saturday, April 25th, C4 Multipurpose Room
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MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

DO YOU WANT TO BE ON A TV TALK SHOW?

THEN JOIN THE MRCS DIVERSITY TALK SHOW!

The Multicultural Resource Center is looking for students to participate in its new
Diversity Talk Show. The show will be produced by BTV6 and will include several
panelists who will discus various topics during the program. If youre interested
contact Mengchen Huang.

Contact:
MRC Program Coordinator: Mengchen Huang
Email: mhuang@binghamton.edu
Phone Number: 607-777-6071

MRC Diversity Talk Show topics and schedule for Spring 2015:
Title
1. The Diversity Quota
2. Extro/Intro Project
3. Chivalry in 2015
4. To Protect and Serve
5. The Forgotten Warriors

Theme
Affirmative Action
Personality Differences
Gender Roles
Views on Law Enforcement
Rights for LGBTQ

Week of
2/9/2015
2/23/2015
3/9/2015
3/23/2015
4/13/2015

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact

Mengchen Huang, MRC Program Coordinator at mhuang@binghamton.edu.
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MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MRC SPRING 15 INTERNS
GRADUATE INTERNS
Albert Lee
Yang Xu
Zelin Wang

Culture Connects
Grant Recipients

MARKETING INTERNS
Andrew Rosales
Gizem Ceyla Ozan
Tiffany M. Rivera
Xiaonan Guo

Congratulations to our
February 2015 Culture
Connects Program Grant
recipients:

PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT INTERNS

Imran Mahmood
Bradlee Vasquez Valdez
Yikai Zhang
Sarah Boniche
Ellaine Ho
Tiffany Hiutung Lai
(HDEV 475)
Michelle Poon
Melissa Luong
Tyron Brown

Black Student Union

Binghamton Bhangra
Chinese Student &
Scholars Association

Interested in advertising in the MRC Culture

Connects Newsletter?
Increase your business among Binghamton University students, faculty and staff. The
MRC is home for more than 100 cultural student organizations on campus. With more
than 1,700 students subscribed to our Monthly Newsletter, consider us a great marketing
tool for reaching the university community. Binghamton Universitys student of color and
International student populations are increasing. Make your business more visible among
students.
For more information, please contact Mengchen Huang at mhuang@binghamton.edu or 707777-6071
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MINORITY OWNED LOCAL RESOURCES

Twice a year, the MRC publishes our listing of minority owned businesses in the Binghamton

area that cater to the needs of diverse students of color. This listing can help you feel a
little more comfortable as you explore places that provide hair cuts and styles, cultural
foods, or unique religious observations.

Tells us about your experience! We welcome reviews, in our office, if you

visit a business included in our listing or let us know about a place we
might have missed!

Food & Restaurants

Chinese Food & Restaurant
Buffet Star
China Doll Restaurant
China Garden Restaurant
China Lake Restaurant
China Wok
Far East Chinese Restaurant
Foliage Chinese Restaurant
Fraternity Chinese Restaurant
Fu Star Chinese Restaurant
Grand China Wok Buffet
Great Chinese Buffet
Moon Star Chinese Restaurant
New Century Chinese Restaurant
Panda Chinese Restaurant
Red House Chinese Restaurant
Red Wok Chinese Restaurant
Wok n Roll

4089 Vestal Rd., Vestal

13 Washington Ave., Endicott
1011 North St., Endicott
3215 E. Main St #2, Endicott
4700 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal
287 Main St., Binghamton
47 Riverside Dr., Johnson City
1110 Chenango St., Binghamton
1185 Vestal Ave., Binghamton
2421 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal
560 Harry L Dr., Johnson City
3218 E. Main Street, Endicott
254 Main St., Johnson City
3748 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal
200 Main St ., Binghamton
125 Main St., Binghamton
1101 Bunn Hill Rd., Vestal

(607)729-1083
(607)748-5093
(607)786-2165
(607)748-2133
(607)797-2288
(607)797-1166
(607)798-8998
(607)724-0633
(607)722-5767
(607)770-1268
(607)770-8938
(607)754-6778
(607)729-0156
(607)798-1833
(607)729-9988
(607)724-2003
(607)729-2689

217 Main St., Binghamton

117 Robinson St., Binghamton
79 Court St., Binghamton
2 Main St., Binghamton
62 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton
465 Chenango St., Binghamton
215 Washington Ave., Binghamton
1250 Upper Front St., Binghamton

(607)217-7188
(607)723-6440
(607)235-3123
(607)722-2003
(607)729-8180
(607)724-2513
(607)484-1604
(607)723-9011

European Food & Restaurant

Crepe Heaven
Cortese Restaurant
Despinas Mediterranean Taste
Grotta Azzurra Italia Ristorante
La Cucina Pizzeria
Little Venice Restaurant
Nirchis Restaurant
Grandes Italian Restaurant

MINORITY OWNED LOCAL RESOURCES

Number 5 Steak House
Taste of Europe
Greek House Restaurant

33 S Washington St., Binghamton

440 Court St., Binghamton
623 Main St., Johnson City

(607)723-0555
(607)296-4213
(607)798-7899

45 Court St., Binghamton

87 Clinton St., Binghamton
4700 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal
1101 Bunn Hill Rd., Vestal
59 Main St., Binghamton

(607)722-8181
(607)217-5777
(607)729-2266
(607)238-1346
(607)723-6454

Ebishura Sushi

4700 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal

(607)770-7500

Fuji San

4105 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal

(607)797-9888

Hibachi Grill & Sushi Supreme Buffet

2433 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal

(607)205-1075

Kampai Japanese Steak House

108 N Jensen Rd., Vestal

(607)798-7521

Sahara Japanese Sushi Restaurant

1009 North St., Endicott

(607)786-8028

Sake-Tumi

71 Court St., Binghamton

(607)238-1771

4010 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal

(607)770-0073

58 Henry St., Binghamton

(607)237-0227

4698 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal

1101 Bunn Hill Rd., Vestal
1166 Upper Front St., Binghamton

(607)797-2528
(607)644-9121
(607)772-0722

Indian Food & Restaurant

Currys of India
Halal Meats, Deli & Mini Buffet
Moghul Fine Indian Cuisine
Royal Indian Bar and Grill
Taj Halal Restaurant

Japanese Food & Restaurant

Korean Food & Restaurant

Man Nam Korean Restaurant

Latin Food & Restaurant

Mi Casa

Mexican Food & Restaurant

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Los Tapatios Mexican Restaurant
Margaritas Cantina

Thai Food & Restaurant

Sabaidee Thai Restaurant
Thai Basil
Thai Thai Cuisine
Thai Time

36 Jennison Ave., Johnson City

1 Washington Ave., Endicott
584 Court St., Binghamton
92 Front St., Binghamton

(607)766-0557
(607)484-0188
(607)775-9499
(607)724-8424

258 Main St., Johnson City

(607)644-9030

Turkish Food & Restaurant

Turkish Restaurant

Vietnamese Food & Restaurant

Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant
Nhu Y

29 Willow St., Johnson City

3701 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal

(607)770-9628
(607)217-7276

West Indian Food & Restaurant

CoCo Mojo
L & R West Indian Grocery Bakery

135 Washington Ave, Endicott

10 Lake Ave., Binghamton

(607)205-1057
(607)217-7225

MINORITY OWNED LOCAL RESOURCES

Grocery Stores
Asian Food Store
Dnister
European Market
Hang Phat Market
Lonnys Asian Market
Nannerys Grocery Store

200 Main St., Binghamton

9 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton
20 Downs Ave., Binghamton
278 Main St., Binghamton
200 Grand Ave., Johnson City
184 Clinton St., Binghamton

(607)729-9988
(607)729-5905
(607)766-9509
(607)797-4087
(607)777-9440
(607)724-4905

Barbershops & Salons

Blazin Cuts Barbershop
Envy You Salon & Boutique
Envy You Salon & Boutique (Men)
Val @ Hair for You

291
125
125
345

Conklin Ave., Binghamton

Main St., Binghamton
Main St., Binghamton
Harry L Dr. , Johnson City

(607)771-6786
(607)772-8187
(607)238-7551
(607)221-0141

Faces Barbershop
Five Star Barbershop
Grand Masters Barbershop
Jus Hair Boutique & Salon
Miracles Hair Salon
New York Styles Barbershop
New York Styles II
Platinum Cuts Barbershop
Shunas Hair Studio

122 Washington Ave., Endicott

1303 Monroe St., Endicott
190 Main St., Binghamton
192 Main St., Binghamton
157 Main St., Binghamton
280 Main St., Binghamton
203 Odell Ave, Endicott
35 Pine St., Binghamton
175 Clinton St., Binghamton

(607)422-1010
(607)205-2220
(347)853-4099
(607)296-4322
(607)771-6566
(607)729-8390
(607)349-7344
(607)621-1332
(607)237-0206

Miscellaneous Businesses
Paradise Hair World

(Beauty Supply)

Odz & Endz City Financial

Talk of Da Town

(bill payment/cellphones)

(Cellphone Accessories)

197 Clinton St., Binghamton

(607)348-0055

83 Glenwood Ave, Binghamton

(607)235-2778

155-157 Clinton St., Binghamton

(607)722-7250

Religious Establishments
AME

Trinity AME Zion Church

203 Oak St., Binghamton

(607)724-4772

Calvary Baptist Church

466 Chenango St., Binghamton

(607)722-1867

MINORITY OWNED LOCAL RESOURCES

Cornerstone Community Church

911 East Main St., Endicott

(607)239-4127

First Baptist Church of Johnson City

1321 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City

(607)238-7795

Korean Baptist Chuirch of Binghamton

901 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal

(607)729-3562

360 Clinton St., Binghamton

(607)797-2122

Newman House for Roman Catholic Students

400 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal

(607)798-7202

St. Patricks Church

9 Leroy St., Binghamton

(607)722-1060

Islamic Awareness Center

74 Conklin Ave., Binghamton

(607)723-2572

Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier

161 Grand Ave., Johnson City

(607)729-7265

Beth David Synagogue

39 Riverside Dr., Binghamton

(607)722-1793

Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal

(607)797-0015

Temple Concord Reform

9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton

(607)723-7355

Temple Israel

4737 Deerfield Pl., Vestal

(607)723-7461

Grace Tabernacle Church

98 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton

(607)729-3626

Greater Faith & Deliverance Ministries

219 Oak St., Binghamton

(607)821-1828

Calvarys Love

1315 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City

(607)797-3757

First Assembly of God

254 Washington St., Binghamton

(607)723-3218

Mt. Sinai Church of God in Christ

126 S. Washington St., Binghamton

(607)723-2361

New Heights Ministries Church

17 Front St., Binghamton

(607)723-2361

River of Life Cogic

28 Frederick St., Binghamton

(607)621-4592

Salvation Temple Church

103 Susquehanna St., Binghamton

(607)724-3906

Byzantine Catholic - Eastern Rite

Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic

Catholic

Islam

Judaism

Non-Denominational

Pentecostal

CULTURAL ORGANIZATION LISTING

Cultural Organizations
African Student Organization
American Kurdish Council
Arabic Association
Asian Outlook
Asian Student Union
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
Bert Mitchell Minorities in Management Organizations

ASO
AA
AO
ASU
ALPFA
BMMMO
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CULTURAL ORGANIZATION LISTING

Binghamton
Binghamton
Binghamton
Binghamton
Binghamton
Binghamton

Association of Mixed Students

Bhangra
China Care Club
University Gospel Choir
University Japanese Association
University Korean Undergraduate Student Association

BAMS
BCCC
BUJA
BUKUSA

Black Dance Repertoire

Black Latino Asian Caucasian Keeping Unity
Black Student Union
Caribbean Student Association
Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society
Chinascope
Chinese American Student Union
Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Diverse Cultural Xcellence
Givology at Binghamton University
Graduate African Student Organization
Haitian Student Association
Hellenic Cultural Society
Hillel/Jewish Student Union
Hong Kong Exchange Square
Indian Graduate Student Organization
Indian International Student Union
International Connection
International Flag Dancers
Irish Student Union
Italian Club
JUMP Nation (Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program)
Korean American Student Association
Korean Network in Culture and Time
Ladies Owning Their Curls, Kinks, & Straights
Latin American Student Union
MASTI
Men of Color Scholastic Society
Muslim Student Association

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

National Society of Black Engineers
Nukporfe (African Dance Group)
Philippine-American League
Polish Student Association
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BSU
CSA

CASU
CSSA
DCX
GASO
HaSA
HCS
Hillel
HKES
IGSO
IISU
IC
IFD

KASA
KONECT
LOCKS
LASU
MCS2
MSA

NAACP
NSBE
PAL

CULTURAL ORGANIZATION LISTING

Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate
PULSE
Quimbamba Latin Dance Team
SHADES
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
SHPE
Society of Women Engineers
SWE
Spanish Club
Sul Poong
Taiwanese American Student Coalition
TASC
Taiwanese Student Association
Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Society
Thai Cultural Awareness Club
Tomorrows Hope in North Korea
THiNK
Turkish Culture Association
TURCA
Turkish Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association
VSA
WE SPEAK BU (Women, Empower, Support, Educate, Advocate, and Know at BU)
Womens Student Union
WSU
X-Factr Step Team

LGBTQ Clubs/Resources
SHADES
Rainbow Pride Union
Equality Project
Barabing.org
Merlins Dance Club
Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project

Greek Organizations
Asian Greek Council

AGC

Delta Kappa Delta Sorority

Iota Nu Delta Fraternity
Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority
Nu Alpha Phi Fraternity
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority
Pi Delta Psi Fraternity

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CULTURAL ORGANIZATION LISTING

Latino Greek Council

LGC

Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity

Omega Phi Beta Sorority
Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority
Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority
Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority

Chi Upsilon Sigma

Multicultural Greek Council

MGC

MALIK Fraternity
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority

MALIK

Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity

Sigma Iota Alpha
Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity
Sigma Omicron Pi

National Pan-Hellenic Council

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

NPHC

Religious Groups
Binghamton Korean Catholic Community
Binghamton Sikh Association
Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Campus Bible Fellowship
Chinese Christian Fellowship
Hillel/Jewish Student Union
Hindu Student Council
Indian Christian Fellowship
Korean American Baptist Student Organization
Korean American Christian Fellowship
Muslim Student Association
Spirit in the Box
Three Angles Message Christian Club
Zionist Organization
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BKCC
BSA
BASIC
CBF
CCF
Hillel
HSC
ICF
KABSO
KACF
MSA
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPEAKERS

Director Spike Lee is speaking at

Binghamton Feb. 19! Free admission and
open to the public, located in the Events
Center. Doors open at 5pm and starts at
6pm.

Jo i n BSU as Keynote Spea ker Nik k i

G iovan ni vi sits Feb. 26 in the Ma nde la
Room at 6 p m f or Bla ck History Mont h.

Join BSU, Office of Diversity, Equity &

Inclusion, and BCC CCE for a discussion
on Racial Justice Deliberation Feb. 18 at
6:30 in Old Union Hall.

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MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CDC Upcoming Events
How to Small Talk for Networking Success: Brand Yourself! February 3, 4:30-5:30pm,
UU 120
Hear our expert guest speaker from Macys, Mr. Vincent Bond share the secrets to successful
small talk and make your next networking opportunity lead to career success, followed by
an interactive small talk workshop lead by the staff of the Fleishman Center for Career and
Professional Development to practice what you have learned!
Events Center Job and Internship Fair! February 11, 11:00am-3:30pm (Bring your BU
Student ID)
Representatives from more than 100 for-profit, government, and non-profit organizations
will be available to meet with students regarding full-time employment and internship
opportunities in the Events center. Registered organizations represent a wide range of fields,
and students of all majors, including first-year students, are encouraged to attend. To view the
list of participating employers go to: http://TINYURL.COM/BUSPRING2015JIF
Ace your Interview! Etiquette Dinner - March 6th, 6:30-8:30pm, OUH
This is an opportunity to learn and practice good dining etiquette and brush up on your
networking skills with employers, alumni, faculty, staff and fellow students. Pre-registration is
required via hireBING and there is a $12/person fee.
The Mentoring Movement: An Evening Connecting with Professionals - March 26th,
5:30-7:30, Mandela Room (pre-registration required via hireBING)

University Counseling Upcoming Events

Pursuit of Academic Success - February 4th, 2:30-4 pm, ISSS Conference Room/LSG552
This group is to assist international students of BU in maximizing their academic achievement.
Participants of this group will discuss barriers each week to academic success and learn how
they can better address them. For more information, contact Dr. Sangmoon Kim: sakim@
binghamton.edu.
Empowering Students of Color
This group is open for any student who identifies as a student of color. It will discuss issues
of cultural uniqueness and the impact that it has on the balance of work/academic/personal
relationships. For more information about the group, please email LeAnna Rice, Mental Health
Outreach Coordinator/Counselor at lrice@binghamton.edu.
Womens Group
This group is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, of any background, who is looking
for a safe and supportive atmosphere to discuss what it means to be a woman, and the
impact of that identity in work/academic/personal relationships. The group may also include
therapeutic exercises to help group members build stronger self-concepts and esteem.
For more information about the group, please email LeAnna Rice, Mental Health Outreach
Coordinator/Counselor at lrice@binghamton.edu.
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MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The BU Gospel Choir invites

you to sing, dance, or play
music to perform for God! Feb.
6 at 6pm in UU120

Come ski at Saw Mill Ski Resort

Feb. 6-Feb. 8 weekend! $175/
person includes transportation,
lodging, food, lessons, skiing
and snowboarding.

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MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

JUMP Nation invites you to its

annual Dating Games on Feb
13! Couples will battle in their
knowledge of each other to win!
Doors open at 6pm in Old Union
Hall.

T he J ob a nd I nte r nship Fa ir is
Fe b. 1 1 fr o m 11a m -3pm in the
E ve nt s C e nte r. Re ps f r o m over
1 00 or g aniza tio ns will m e e t to
d i s c us s f ull-tim e e m ploy m ent
a nd inte r nships.

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MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Gospel Choir and the Black

Student Union present Sunday
Best, a gospel showcase!
Feb. 15 at 3pm in the C4
Multipurpose Room

Join the Chinese Students

and Scholars Association for a
Chinese New Year Gala on Feb.
20 in the Mandela Room

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MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join
the
Caribbean
Student
Association for Culture Night: Lioness
on the Rise! Feb. 21 in the Mandela
Room. Advanced tickets are $10.

Learn and practice good dining

etiquette on March 6 at 6:30 in the
Old Union Hall. There is a $12/person
fee. Pre-register on hireBING

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Contact Us
Location:Library South G 548
Phone:(607) 777-4472
Fax:(607)777-2851
Email:mrc@binghamton.edu

Staff
Nicole Sirju-Johnson - Director
njohnson@binghamton.edu
Mengchen Huang - MRC Program Coordinator
mhuang@binghamton.edu
Multicultural Resource Center via Social Media

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