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SUNY Potsdam Class Hosts Raising Acceptance Rally for People Living with Disability

SUNY Potsdam students have organized a Raising Acceptance Rally, to show support for people living with all forms of disability, and increase awareness of the challenges that they face. Students in the "Basic Principles of Speech" class invite anyon...

Nov 26, 2018, 11:41am EST

Joined by master Ghanaian drummer Martin Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng (second from left), the Crane West African Drum and Dance Ensemble will perform in concert on Nov. 30 at SUNY Potsdam.

Crane School of Music Hosts Concert by West African Drum and Dance Ensemble

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will host a concert featuring the Crane West African Drum and Dance Ensemble on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. The Crane West African Ensemble will be joined by guest master drum...

Nov 21, 2018, 11:00am EST

Potsdam College Foundation Plans Giving Tuesday Campaign

In recognition of Giving Tuesday, the Potsdam College Foundation will launch a new online giving portal on Nov. 23, at http://www.potsdam.edu/givecampus. Generous SUNY Potsdam alumni and friends are all encouraged to support students and programs throu...

Nov 21, 2018, 9:00am EST

A selection of some of the items available at SUNY Potsdam’s annual Holiday Art Auction can be seen here, including original artworks and prints, ceramics and handmade jewelry.

SUNY Potsdam Hosts Annual Art Auction to Benefit Arts Programming on Nov. 29

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Art will host its annual Holiday Art Auction on Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Brainerd Hall Foyer. The preview of items begins at 4:30 p.m., with the auction kicking off at 5 p.m. All are welcome to come and bid on beautiful...

Nov 20, 2018, 3:00pm EST

The master drummer and educator Kwasi Dunyo (left) will lead workshops on music, culture and pedagogy during an upcoming visit to SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music, from Dec. 3 to 5.

Crane School of Music Hosts Visiting Master Teacher Kwasi Dunyo

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome the master Ghanaian drummer Kwasi Dunyo for an upcoming music education residency. Discover the excitement and joy of traditional Ghanaian styles of music and dance! All are invited to drum, dance an...

Nov 20, 2018, 11:00am EST

Dean Michael Sitton conducts the audience, along with the Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra, at the annual Crane Candlelight Concerts.

Crane Candlelight Concerts to Feature Lisa Vroman '79 as Guest Soloist

More than 250 student and faculty musicians from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will join together on Sunday, Dec. 2 to celebrate the holiday season, with the 2018 Crane Candlelight Concerts. The Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra, unde...

Nov 19, 2018, 3:00pm EST

SUNY Potsdam dance students will present original works at the annual Student Choreographers Concert. Seen here is a photo from last year’s performance.

SUNY Potsdam Student Choreographers Getting Ready to Present 'For Movement's Sake'

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present the upcoming 2018 Student Choreographers Concert, titled "For Movement's Sake." The concert is a showcase of 22 choreographic works by undergraduate dancers, including an array of ...

Nov 19, 2018, 11:07am EST

The Crane Latin Ensemble (pictured) will present a concert of Afro-Cuban music on Nov. 29 at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.

Crane Latin Ensemble to Present Concert of Afro-Cuban Music

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present a winter performance by the Crane Latin Ensemble on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. Fresh off an exciting tour of New York City schools, the Crane Latin Ensemble w...

Nov 16, 2018, 1:37pm EST

Crane Wind Ensemble Presents Concert on Nov. 19

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music invites the public to enjoy an upcoming concert featuring the Crane Wind Ensemble on Monday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The concert will open with Benjamin Britten's "Russian Funera...

Nov 12, 2018, 12:00pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Student Works to Go on Display in 'Art Attack' at the Gibson Gallery

Works by SUNY Potsdam student artists will be on display during the College's annual juried show, "Art Attack," from Nov. 15 to Dec. 8. The Art Museum at SUNY Potsdam will feature a total of 46 works by 18 student artists in the exhibit. Artist-in-r...

Nov 9, 2018, 4:00pm EST

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.