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From left, SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg, 2019 Rising Star Award recipient Kate Gigliotti ’09 and Alumni Association President Romeyn Prescott ’92.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Name Kate Gigliotti '09 a 'Rising Star'

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Kate Gigliotti '09 of Adams, Mass., with the 2019 Rising Star Award at the College's Reunion Weekend. The Rising Star Award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional ac...

Jul 18, 2019, 4:00pm EDT

Michael J. Struzik ’88, a music teacher at Brighton High School in Rochester, N.Y., was honored with the 2019 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award from the Julia E. Crane Alumni Association at SUNY Potsdam’s Reunion Weekend.

Crane Alumni Board Honors Michael Struzik '88 with Music Teaching Award During SUNY Potsdam Reunion

The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored Michael J. Struzik '88 with the 2019 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award at SUNY Potsdam's Reunion Weekend. The Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award is presented eac...

Jul 18, 2019, 3:00pm EDT

School of Arts and Sciences Dean Emeritus Dr. Steven Marqusee (Hon. ’19) shakes hands with SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association President Romeyn Prescott ’92 during Reunion Weekend 2019.

SUNY Potsdam Names Steven Marqusee an Honorary Alumnus

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored School of Arts and Sciences Dean Emeritus Dr. Steven Marqusee with Honorary Lifetime Membership. Now an honorary alumnus, he was invited to speak during the College's Reunion Weekend. Honorary Lif...

Jul 18, 2019, 2:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association President Romeyn Prescott ’92 presents Professor Emeritus Dr. Joseph DiGiovanna (center) with Honorary Lifetime Membership, alongside College President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg.

SUNY Potsdam Names Professor Emeritus Joseph DiGiovanna an Honorary Alumnus

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Professor Emeritus Dr. Joseph DiGiovanna with Honorary Lifetime Membership during the College's Reunion Weekend. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alums who have made exceptional co...

Jul 18, 2019, 1:00pm EDT

From left, SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg presents the 2019 Distinguished Service Award to Nancy E. Griffin (Hon. ’08), alongside Alumni Association President Romeyn Prescott ’92.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Nancy Griffin (Hon. '08) with Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Nancy E. Griffin (Hon. '08) with its 2019 Distinguished Service Award during the College's Reunion Weekend. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who have made exceptional contrib...

Jul 18, 2019, 12:00pm EDT

From left, School of Education and Professional Studies Dean Dr. Allen Grant, St. Lawrence Academy Medal recipient Mark Manske ’82 & ’87 and School of Education Alumni Board President David Vroman ’83.

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Mark Manske '82 & '87 with 2019 St. Lawrence Academy Medal

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Mark Manske '82 & '87 of Dickinson Center, N.Y., with the 2019 St. Lawrence Academy Medal, during the College's Reunion Weekend. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to ...

Jul 18, 2019, 11:20am EDT

Nayeli Vierra, a high school senior from Queens, places vegetables in a tower garden, while working at SUNY Potsdam's WISER Greenhouse. Vierra part of a group of NYC high school students who are attending SUNY Potsdam’s Learning U: An Applied Learning Academy.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes NYC High School Students for 'Learning U' Pre-College Summer Program

The State University of New York at Potsdam welcomed 21 rising high school juniors and seniors to campus last week for a hands-on pre-college summer program sponsored by the Heckscher Foundation for Children. Called "Learning U: An Applied Learning ...

Jul 16, 2019, 3:05pm EDT

Vittorio Grigola and Diana Damrau in Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette,” screening in the Met Summer Encores on July 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Potsdam’s Roxy Theater.

Met Opera Summer Encores Return with Potsdam Broadcasts on July 22

North Country audiences can enjoy encore broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera productions again this summer, bringing classic works to the silver screen. The eleventh summer season of The Met: Live in HD will feature rebroadcasts of four of the Met's mo...

Jul 12, 2019, 3:05pm EDT

Barbara Jarrett Johnson ’81 enjoys some fun with photo props during the block party at last year’s Reunion Weekend at SUNY Potsdam. Reunion 2019 kicks off this Thursday, July 11.

SUNY Potsdam to Welcome Nearly 700 Alumni for Reunion Weekend 2019

SUNY Potsdam will welcome nearly 700 alumni and friends back to campus during Reunion Weekend 2019, from Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14. With a number of special celebrations and commemorations, alumni have also chosen to give back to their al...

Jul 9, 2019, 9:00am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Raises $3.76 Million from Alumni & Supporters in 2018-19

SUNY Potsdam raised more than $3.76 million to support scholarships and programs at the College in 2018-19, continuing the College's successful fundraising track record. "We are incredibly fortunate to have dedicated and generous supporters at SUN...

Jul 8, 2019, 2:48pm EDT

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.