Newing College has experienced and trained staff to help you navigate your college experience. The great staff that are here to help range from AD's (Assistant Directors), RD's (Resident Directors), RA's (Resident Assistants), Faculty Master, and secretaries, who will help assist you with your problems and in answering your questions....
Kristin Calegari, Assistant Director of Residential Life for Newing College
Kristin Calegari has been working with college students in their residential life experience for over 15 years at Binghamton University and 3 other colleges prior to her BU work. In addition to her AD position, Kristin teaches HDEV 105: College Students in transition and Partners in the Process, an online course for parents of first year college students. She holds her M.Ed in College Student Development/Higher Education from Springfield College and her B.A. in Biology and Spanish from Assumption College. A native New Englander, Kristin has made her home here in central New York with her husband who she met in college working as an RA, and her two daughters, Autumn and Abigail. In addition to shuttling her oldest between travel/competitive soccer and dance and her youngest to gymnastics, Kristin also is a Girl Scout Leader for her oldest daughter's troop and is active in her church with her husband. She really enjoys watching college students develop through their 4-6 year collegiate experience, especially their experience living in the residence halls. kcalegar@binghamton.edu
Professor William Ziegler, Faculty Master of Newing College and Associate Professor of Computer Science
Professor Bill Ziegler has been a member of Binghamton’s Computer Science Department for over 30 years and has been the Faculty Master of Newing College for four years. As a Faculty Master, Professor Ziegler takes advantage of the opportunity to interact with students outside the classroom. Students living in Binghamton University’s residential colleges feel like they are part of a small community, while simultaneously enjoying everything that the University has to offer. Professor Ziegler loves being a part of the Residential Life team; “with all of us striving for the same goals, it is truly amazing what we accomplish for the students at Binghamton.” “The students at Binghamton keep me young. I love their enthusiasm and energy, mixed with their thirst for life experiences, and I love how much they laugh.” Professor Ziegler has been married to his wife Mary (a Special Education Teacher) for nearly 30 years and they have three children; Michael, a graduate of Siena College and an accountant in Albany; Ryan, a senior at Siena College – Accounting and Pre-Law; and Christie, a sophomore at Siena College/Albany Medical College in the BS/MD program. Professor Ziegler enjoys outdoor activities including sailing, motorcycling, and automobiles. ziegler@binghamton.edu
Meghan Hinkley-Forcier, Resident Director of Bingham Hall
Hi! My name is Meghan, and I am the Resident Director of Bingham Hall. Although this is my first year in Newing College, it isn’t my first year at Binghamton University! Before I took on the exciting opportunity of opening the newest residence hall on campus, I was an RD in College-in-the-Woods for two years. I grew up in Western New York, about an hour south of Buffalo. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Oneonta State and my Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Syracuse University. When I’m not interacting with residents, attending programs, or working with my fabulous RA staff, I enjoy reading, playing music, spending time with my husband Nick (who also works at BU!) and traveling to visit family. I love working and living in Newing College, because of all the great things happening here!
Gina Juriga, Assistant Resident Director of Bingham Hall
Hi there! I am the Assistant Resident Director (ARD) for Binham Hall! I am also currently a graduate student here at Binghamton University. I am entering my second and final year in my program, which is the Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration. Not only do I absolutely love working with all of the staff (or, should I say, my second family) in Residential Life, but I particularly love how I get to connect with and build relationships with the residents of Bingham. I am looking forward to the rest of the year in Bingham Hall!
Becky Janes, Resident Director of Chenango Hall
This is my third year as the Resident Director of Chenango Hall. I am originally from Michigan. There I received a B.A. from Grand Valley State University. I also have my Master's of Science in Education from Illinois State University. I love working in Newing College. The students here are driven and full of Newing Pride. In my spare time I enjoy traveling and visiting both my friends and family.
Julian Quiterio, Resident Director of Delaware Hall
While this is my second year at Binghamton University, this is my first year experiencing Newing College. I am originally from Queens in New York City, and received my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Art History from Stony Brook University. I’ve lived in New York State my entire life, so I figured… why not move to Binghamton?! Since my time here in Binghamton, I have really connected with the community and enjoy everything that I do that involves the students. I have a particular interest in academic and career counseling, but also love to help our students in any other way that I can. On a side note, I am heavily into gadgets and electronics, and have a passion for science fiction, fantasy, and video games. Hope to see you all throughout our community!
Andrew Fuller, Resident Director of Endicott Hall
This is my first year at Binghamton University and I am very excited to be a part of Newing College! I grew up in Missouri near St. Louis and attended Missouri State University in Springfield, where I received my Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal Music and my Master of Science in Student Affairs. I continue to be an active musician by singing in the Binghamton University Chorus. I love working with the wonderful residents of Newing College!
