Affinity Communities

Affinity groups are based on a shared identity or common goal to enhance community and networking among members of underserved student populations.  

Our intention with these pages is to:

  • Foster community and inclusion through mentors, allies, and peers

  • Advocate for programs and events to meet the needs of underserved student populations, such as: student-centered career consulting and events, our JCPenney Suite-Up event, Runway to Career Success Fashion Show, funds to support internships, Diversity Roundtables, Multicultural Career Fair Flip, and the B-Money Smart financial wellness programming

  • Increase awareness of marginalized group’s perspectives and concerns

*We recognize the intersectionality of individual identities and recommend that you join any affinity group that you identify with to connect to networks and explore helpful resources. 

 

 

4 Ways To Advance Your Career As A Black Woman

Being a Black woman in corporate America often means being the only Black woman in the room. For Black women, this uncomfortable reality comes with its own rules to success that force an unfair standard of excellence.

Over time, progress …

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Student Spotlight: Stacy Ramirez

Read below to learn about Stacy’s experiences engaging in career exploration, and finding her academic passions!

1. Tell me about yourself.

My name is Stacy Ramirez and I work at the Fleishman Center as a senior peer consultant. I love …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
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Student Organization Spotlight: The Women’s Network

This month, the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development interviewed the Women’s Network. Read their responses below!

1. Can you tell me about your organization, including its overall mission and vision on campus? 

The Women’s Network is the largest …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
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First-Generation Narratives Series: Paris Defreitas

Navigating higher education as a first-generation student at Binghamton University is a journey laden with challenges and triumphs. Sharing success stories as first-gen students and alumni not only celebrate their achievements, but also serves as an inspiration for future generations, …

By Melissa Hewitt
Melissa Hewitt Student Director of Diversity
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Featured Resources

Big Interview

Online interview practice platform that allows you to respond to interview questions through video.
Simply respond to interview questions through …

International Student Career Success Week

September 5–8 | Programs at noon daily

Join the Fleishman Career Center, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), Watson Career and …

You have put a lot of time and effort into pursuing your PhD degree. Now it’s time to focus on …

LGBTQ Career Development Guide

Develop your career as an LGBTQ community member and learn how to market yourself to potential employers.

Rise First College Success Roadmap

Rise First’s College Success Roadmap is aimed to enable first-generation student success. With this roadmap, Rise First hopes to provide …

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Phone
607-777-2400
Address

University Union 133

Office Hours

Monday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Learn more about career consulting appointments here!