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The Crane Opera Ensemble will present its fall production, a double bill of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Trial by Jury” and Menotti’s “The Telephone,” from Nov. 13 to 15 in SUNY Potsdam’s Performing Arts Center. A livestreamed performance will also be offered on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.

Crane Opera Ensemble Presents a Double Bill of Gossip, Chaos & Missed Connections

What happens when a broken engagement becomes a televised courtroom spectacle? Or when a man tries to propose marriage, but his girlfriend just won't get off the phone? The Crane Opera Ensemble will bring these two operatic comedic scenarios together ...
Nov 9, 2026, 2:00pm EST
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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla shares a moment with her longtime friend and musical collaborator Leonard Cohen. Batalla will honor the legendary musician with a special tribute concert at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music on Saturday, Nov. 7, marking the tenth anniversary of his passing. (Photo credit: Nancy Santullo)

Grammy-Nominated Singer Perla Battala to Honor Leonard Cohen at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music with a Full Band in Hosmer Hall

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla will bring her acclaimed tribute to legendary musician Leonard Cohen to SUNY Potsdam's Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Community Performance Series (CPS), ...
Nov 3, 2026, 9:35am EST
Students donned glowing wings to entertain visitors at SUNY Potsdam's Festival of Light on Oct. 24.

SUNY Potsdam Illuminates the North Country with the Festival of Lights

An estimated 2,000 guests of all ages joined on campus for an evening of art, music and celebration, as SUNY Potsdam welcomed the community for the return of its beloved LoKo Arts Festival of Lights and the public launch of its historic $45 million fun...
Oct 30, 2026, 5:04pm EDT
New York State Assemblyman Scott Gray tours the Potsdam Bears women’s hockey locker room with Head Coach Rachel Corbett.

Assemblyman Scott Gray Tours Improvements at SUNY Potsdam's Maxcy Hall Athletic Complex

SUNY Potsdam recently welcomed New York State Assemblyman Scott Gray to campus for a firsthand look at the extensive renovations and upgrades underway at the Maxcy Hall Athletic Complex, one of the College's premier facilities for athletics, recreation...
Oct 30, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Student ensembles from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music will present nearly-daily performances throughout the month of November.

From Jazz to Opera, Crane School of Music Students Take the Stage Throughout November

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will showcase the talent and artistry of its student musicians this November, with a schedule of nearly daily performances ranging from jazz and orchestra concerts to opera, choir and chamber ensemble presentations....
Oct 29, 2026, 1:40pm EDT
From left, Kendyll Mack ’28, State Senator Daniel Stec, Jasmine Crump ’27, project site manager Justin Blanchard, Robert “Bob” Wagner ’75, Wendy Lee Wagner (Hon. ’17), President Suzanne R. Smith, Bobby Dow of Dow Electric, Associate Professor Katherine Cleary and Instructional Support Specialist Rachel Wallace help to cut the ribbon for the WISER Botanical Garden at SUNY Potsdam (Photo credit: Elijah Blaunt '28).

New WISER Botanical Garden Expands Sustainable Learning Opportunities at SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Potsdam officially celebrated the opening of the new WISER Botanical Garden on Friday, Oct. 23, with a ribboncutting ceremony recognizing the generosity and vision of supporters Robert "Bob" Wagner '75 and Wendy Lee Wagner (Hon. '17), whose leader...
Oct 29, 2026, 8:00am EDT
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The internationally acclaimed bass-baritone Justin Hopkins visited SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music as part of his ongoing recording project with faculty member Dr. Jeanne-Minette Cilliers on Oct. 27.

Crane School of Music Students Learn the 'Art of Collaboration' from Guest Artist, Bass-Baritone Justin Hopkins

Ahead of an upcoming recording residency, SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music welcomed the acclaimed bass-baritone Justin Hopkins for a special visit to Dr. Jeanne-Minette Cilliers' "Art of Collaboration" class on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Hopkins presented a...
Oct 28, 2026, 12:22pm EDT
SUNY Potsdam has launched Deeply Rooted, Future Focused: The Campaign for Potsdam, which aims to raise $45 million to support transformative student experiences, strengthen programs and create opportunities for years to come.

SUNY Potsdam Surpasses $40 Million Raised, Sets Sights on Most Ambitious Campaign Goal in College History

The State University of New York at Potsdam has secured $40,146,432 in gifts and commitments toward its most ambitious fundraising campaign in College history, bringing the institution close to its $45 million goal, with nearly two years remaining. SU...
Oct 24, 2026, 1:00pm EDT
Alysia Eason ’29 speaks during a roundtable discussion about the expansion of the Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program at SUNY Potsdam on Oct. 19.

SUNY Potsdam Announces Significant Expansion of Nation-Leading Retention and Completion Program

SUNY Potsdam leaders today announced the expansion of the campus's Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program. The initiative helps students gain and maintain academic momentum so they can graduate on time. Building on the launch of ACE loca...
Oct 19, 2026, 4:02pm EDT
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SUNY Potsdam to Celebrate Ongoing Success of Nation-Leading ACE Program

SUNY Potsdam will host a special event on Monday, Oct. 19, to celebrate the ongoing success of Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE), a transformative program that helps students gain and maintain academic momentum so they can graduate on time....
Oct 16, 2026, 3:00pm EDT
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About SUNY Potsdam

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.

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