Back when I was a sophomore in 2009, I was a member of Catalysts for Intellectual Capital 2020, a leadership/entrepreneurship seminar. This course radically changed my path, not only my course of study but my outlook and attitude. After five years in Binghamton I can really see the divide between the campus and community, which … Continue reading On making community connections
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BScene
I am taking an Entrepreneurship class at Binghamton University and the class revolves around a business plan competition. My idea for a new company, BScene, is now the basis for one of eight teams. Our mission is to host the best parties for upperclassmen at the area's higher education institutions, graduate students, and young professionals. … Continue reading BScene
Come together
Almost two months after the devastating flood in September, it has been released that BAE, one of the area's largest employers, will not be returning to their Westover plant. The plant was flooded in early September. Government officials are hoping they stay in the area, but are not sure what other facilities can provide the … Continue reading Come together
Serving the Community
The flood that occurred here in Binghamton in September was devastating, and now, over a month later, there is still work to be done. Clean up, removal of debris, mold removal, drywall removal, ripping up hardwood floors, and this is just the beginning. There will need to be rebuilding. People are still getting their lives … Continue reading Serving the Community
#OccupyBinghamton
Decided to document the #OccupyBinghamton protestors today around the start time. There were about 100 people downtown with signs. Two cops watched. At the time it was mostly community members, which is great, because people do have a stake in their city and should show people that! I even saw one of my Professors there. … Continue reading #OccupyBinghamton
InsideOut Project in East Harlem
My photos are now part of the international Inside Out Project, "a large-scale participatory art project that turns messages of individual identity into pieces of artistic work." This is a project of the artist JR. They are now in the community garden. I hope that anyone passing by these portraits will recognize that the East … Continue reading InsideOut Project in East Harlem
