Community Service and Leadership are area-wide themes in Hinman College, and distinctive features of its culture. Hinman is the only residential community at Binghamton University with this focus. Recognizing the dynamic interrelationship of service and leadership, our goal is to encourage Hinman students to think globally, while also understanding the needs of those closest to them. Active engagement in Community Service, and Leadership in campus organizations and activities are valuable stepping stones in Hinman students’ development. Hinman College implements this emphasis on service and leadership in collaboration with a wide range of supportive programs and offices on campus, including the office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Programs, and the Center for Excellence in Student Leadership (XCEL). At Hinman we are looking forward to working closely with the new Director of Civic Engagement at Binghamton University, providing opportunities for our residents to grow and develop into our future leaders. In addition, Hinman offers academic opportunities in the form of classes with a community service and leadership component, offered only to Hinman residents and taught by our Faculty Master. Visit our Living/Learning page for more information.
Civic Engagement and Volunteer Programs
This University office can help you find service opportunities on-campus and in the community.
Student Volunteer Center
This student organization is also dedicated to providing resources regarding service within the
University and the local area.
XCEL: Center for Excellence in Student Leadership
This University office provides workshops and other resources for students to help them get
involved in leadership positions on campus or just improve and expand their leadership skills.
Students can even earn leadership certificates!
Student Association at Binghamton University
The SA is home to a multitude of student organizations that cover a wide range of interests.
Through their PAWS website, you can see the entire roster of organizations and even
browse by category for Service Groups.
- September 19, 2009 - Riverbank Clean-up
Cleveland Hall RA Caroline Castro led a riverbank clean-up.
- September 26, 2009 - Volunteer at Light the Night Walk
Lehman Hall RAs Tony Issac & Bianca Kapadia took a group of their residents to NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton to help with set-up for the Light the Night walk.
- September 30, 2009 - Boys and Girls Club
Roosevelt Hall hosted a representative of the Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton to discuss the purpose of the organization and the application process for becoming a volunteer. Program attendees also made welcome banners to greet the children at their newly renovated facility.
- October 20, 2009 - Meet XCEL
Hughes Hall hosted a repsentative from XCEL to help new and returning students gain leadership abilities, and learn what this crazy thing called college is.
- October 27, 2009 - LEAD
Roosevelt Hall residents learned about their leadership styles with RA Jon Guerrera.
- October 31, 2009 - Trick-or-Treating with SUNY Kids
Smith Hall RAs Nuzhat Quaderi and Sarah Bartschi took a group of children with SUNY Kids (an organization that helps underprivileged children in the greater Binghamton area) Trick-or-Treating around Smith Hall, to provide them with a safe venue and a good time.
Each Hinman RA offers at least one program per semester involving in some way the theme of service and/or leadership.
Check out our Hinman Happenings page for a list of upcoming events!
