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Soprano Lisa Vroman '79 to Lead Public Masterclass at The Crane School of Music
SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome back Broadway and opera star Lisa Vroman '79 for a public masterclass with students on Thursday, April 18 at 4 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. The masterclass is titled "Bel Canto -- Can Belt...
Apr 15, 2024, 5:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam College Council to Meet on April 19
The SUNY Potsdam College Council will hold its final meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m., in Bishop Hall Room C119 in The Crane School of Music. The meeting will be open to the public, and will stream live online via Te...
Apr 15, 2024, 3:29pm EDT

Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Comes to SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Theatre and Dance will present William Shakespeare's play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," at the Performing Arts Center Proscenium Theater, from April 18 to 21. One of Shakespeare's most popular plays, "A Midsummer Night's D...
Apr 12, 2024, 5:10pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Brings Back Free Application Week
After the popularity of SUNY Potsdam's first campus-specific Free Application Week, the College will offer a second round kicking off this weekend. SUNY Potsdam will offer another Free Application Week for all freshman and transfer applicants, from Sa...
Apr 3, 2024, 12:00pm EDT

Elevating Engagement: SUNY Potsdam to Celebrate Inauguration of President Suzanne R. Smith
The State University of New York at Potsdam is pleased to announce the upcoming inaugural celebration in honor of the institution's eighteenth president, Dr. Suzanne R. Smith. SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr., will attend the installation ceremony at...
Mar 26, 2024, 1:00pm EDT

Crane Opera Ensemble Presents Original Jukebox Musical, 'Les Mis(ish),' from March 22 to 24
The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present "Les Mis(ish)," an original jukebox musical featuring showtunes from more than 100 years' worth of musical theatre. The production will debut with evening p...
Mar 18, 2024, 12:14pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Community, Visitors and Alumni for Family-Friendly Eclipse Celebrations
SUNY Potsdam is making final preparations for a celestial celebration, as the campus is in the direct path of the 2024 total solar eclipse. The College will mark this truly once-in-a-lifetime experience with fun free activities for all on Monday, April...
Mar 15, 2024, 1:35pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Art Teachers from Across Region
SUNY Potsdam is proud to welcome visiting art teachers and student teachers working in the field of art education for the upcoming North Country Art Teachers Association (NCATA) Staff Day on Friday, March 15. The event is open to all art educators in ...
Mar 13, 2024, 11:36am EDT

Crane School of Music Professor Emeritus James Petercsak (Hon. '03) Recognized with Two Music Industry Honors
SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus James Petercsak (Hon. '03) was recently recognized for his many achievements in performance and pedagogy throughout his career. Now retired, the long-time Crane School of Music faculty member was honored w...
Mar 12, 2024, 1:51pm EDT

Crane Latin Ensemble Invites Public for Dance Party Performance
SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music invites the public to enjoy a special Crane Latin Ensemble performance, "Latin Dance Party: Bailar!," on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Knowles Hall Multi-Purpose Room. The Crane Latin Ensemble has relocated f...
Feb 27, 2024, 11:46am EST