Looking for more events? The calendar below displays events hosted by Decker's Student, Career and Alumni Connections program. For advising events, admissions events and Decker College tours, visit the Decker calendar webpage.
11:00am - 12:00pm
BAT Students are invited to have lunch and learn more about the Scholars Network.Â
Guaranteed Job Placement + Student Loan Repayment
Ready to jump-start your nursing career? Join us for a fast and engaging session where you'll learn how Scholars Network helps nursing students secure job placement and receive student loan repayment right after graduation.Â
www.scholars-network.com
Guaranteed Job Placement + Student Loan Repayment
Ready to jump-start your nursing career? Join us for a fast and engaging session where you'll learn how Scholars Network helps nursing students secure job placement and receive student loan repayment right after graduation.Â
www.scholars-network.com
11:20am - 12:20pm
HSB Lobby/Sidewalk
Decker College students are invited to join Decker College for a Chalk the Walk Event. "Chalk the Walk" events aim to raise awareness about mental health issues, especially suicide prevention, through community-based art. By encouraging individuals and groups to create sidewalk art with messages of hope, resilience, and support, these events strive to foster open conversations, break down stigma, and provide a safe space for people to share their experiences. The first 150 students who participate will receive a boxed lunch for the participation!
11:00am - 1:00pm
HSB Lobby
Decker students are invited to stop by outside the Advising office a refreshing water bar! Recipes provided or be as creative as you would like!
11:30am - 12:30pm
Unwind with Art for Mental HealthÂ
Join Christina Muscatello, director of Decker’s new Arts in Healthcare minor, for a relaxing and creative session focused on supporting well-being through art.
During this workshop, you will:
Create calming Zentangle doodles
Learn about the new Arts in Healthcare minor
Explore ways to incorporate the arts into your future healthcare career—and your everyday life
Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to de-stress, this session is designed to be welcoming and restorative.
Can’t attend but interested in learning more? Contact: cmuscat1@binghamton.edu
Join Christina Muscatello, director of Decker’s new Arts in Healthcare minor, for a relaxing and creative session focused on supporting well-being through art.
During this workshop, you will:
Create calming Zentangle doodles
Learn about the new Arts in Healthcare minor
Explore ways to incorporate the arts into your future healthcare career—and your everyday life
Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to de-stress, this session is designed to be welcoming and restorative.
Can’t attend but interested in learning more? Contact: cmuscat1@binghamton.edu
11:00am - 1:00pm
Stop by and say hello to the Decker Advising office to grab a snack, and some study supplies!
11:20am - 12:20pm
"Beyond Fixing: Applying the Social Model of Disability in Health Care Practice
Health professions training tends to center the medical model of disability, which frames difference as something to diagnose, treat, and ideally eliminate. But decades of research across disciplines suggest that quality of life outcomes depend just as much on how clinicians understand and relate to disability as on the interventions themselves.
In this presentation, Dr. Cody Dew, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«, explores the tension between the medical and social models of disability and what it looks like in practice when clinicians learn to hold both. Drawing on examples across health professions and using communication disorders as a central case study, Dr. Dew examines how shifting the clinical lens from fixing to understanding can transform outcomes for the people we serve.
As a person who stutters, a licensed SLP, and a researcher whose work centers psychosocial outcomes, Dr. Dew brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation. This presentation is relevant to students and practitioners across all health professions who work with people living with disability, chronic conditions, or communication differences.
Attendees will leave with a clearer framework for integrating the social model into their own clinical practice, regardless of their specialty."
Please  if you plan to attend.
Health professions training tends to center the medical model of disability, which frames difference as something to diagnose, treat, and ideally eliminate. But decades of research across disciplines suggest that quality of life outcomes depend just as much on how clinicians understand and relate to disability as on the interventions themselves.
In this presentation, Dr. Cody Dew, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«, explores the tension between the medical and social models of disability and what it looks like in practice when clinicians learn to hold both. Drawing on examples across health professions and using communication disorders as a central case study, Dr. Dew examines how shifting the clinical lens from fixing to understanding can transform outcomes for the people we serve.
As a person who stutters, a licensed SLP, and a researcher whose work centers psychosocial outcomes, Dr. Dew brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation. This presentation is relevant to students and practitioners across all health professions who work with people living with disability, chronic conditions, or communication differences.
Attendees will leave with a clearer framework for integrating the social model into their own clinical practice, regardless of their specialty."
Please  if you plan to attend.
11:00am - 1:00pm
Decker College students are invited to schedule an appointment for a professional headshot!
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11:20am - 12:20pm
Decker College students are invited to a session with the Fleishman Career Center right here in the HSB! Please some and learn more about polishing your resume and other job tips!
11:20am - 12:20pm
This presentation will focus on practical ways to make exercise more accessible and approachable for students, faculty, and staff. We will discuss common barriers that keep people from getting started, including intimidation, lack of confidence, time constraints, and the feeling that fitness has to be all-or-nothing. The session will frame movement as a lifelong tool for health and well-being, with practical strategies for staying active during busy seasons, while traveling, and through different stages of life.
Presenter: Matthew Francis Gawors
Presenter: Matthew Francis Gawors
11:20am - 12:20pm
Healthcare Beyond Clinical Skills
Presented by Al Raccuia PT, DPT, Managing Regional Director – JAG Physical TherapyÂ
Clinical knowledge is only one part of becoming a successful healthcare professional. In this presentation, JAG Physical Therapy will explore the skills that help clinicians stand out beyond patient care techniques, including clinical leadership, effective communication, building rapport with patients, fostering trust, teamwork, professionalism, and creating exceptional patient experiences. Attendees will gain insights into how strong interpersonal and leadership skills can improve patient outcomes, enhance workplace culture, and accelerate career growth. Through real-world examples and practical advice, this session will provide valuable tools for students and healthcare professionals looking to make a lasting impact both in the clinic and within their communities. The concepts discussed are relevant to students and professionals across all healthcare fields and majors, making this session valuable regardless of your intended career path.
Presented by Al Raccuia PT, DPT, Managing Regional Director – JAG Physical TherapyÂ
Clinical knowledge is only one part of becoming a successful healthcare professional. In this presentation, JAG Physical Therapy will explore the skills that help clinicians stand out beyond patient care techniques, including clinical leadership, effective communication, building rapport with patients, fostering trust, teamwork, professionalism, and creating exceptional patient experiences. Attendees will gain insights into how strong interpersonal and leadership skills can improve patient outcomes, enhance workplace culture, and accelerate career growth. Through real-world examples and practical advice, this session will provide valuable tools for students and healthcare professionals looking to make a lasting impact both in the clinic and within their communities. The concepts discussed are relevant to students and professionals across all healthcare fields and majors, making this session valuable regardless of your intended career path.
11:00am - 1:00pm
Stop by and say hello to the Decker Advising office to grab a snack, and some study supplies!
11:20am - 12:20pm
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