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SUNY Potsdam Names Edwin and Susan Portugal Honorary Alumni
The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored the longtime faculty member Dr. Edwin Portugal and his wife Susan Portugal, both of Norwich, Conn., with Honorary Lifetime Membership, during a ceremony at Reunion 2023. Honorary Lifetime Membership...
Jul 21, 2023, 11:00am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Name Jack Dring '16 a 'Rising Star'
The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Jack Dring '16 of Toronto with the College's Rising Star Award, during Reunion 2023. The Rising Star Award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in the fi...
Jul 21, 2023, 10:00am EDT

Crane School of Music Alumni Board Honors Jacqueline McLean '06 with Dr. Lonel Woods Peace and Love Award
The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music recently honored Jacqueline McLean '06 of East Bethany, N.Y., with the Dr. Lonel Woods Peace and Love Award during Reunion 2023. Named after Crane School of Music Dean Emeri...
Jul 20, 2023, 4:00pm EDT

Crane School of Music Alumni Board Honors Marjorie Hawthorne '92 with Music Teaching Award
The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored Marjorie Hawthorne '92 of Oneida, N.Y., with the Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award during Reunion 2023. The Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award is presented each ye...
Jul 20, 2023, 3:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Thomas Burns '92 & '97 with 2023 St. Lawrence Academy Medal
The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Thomas Burns '92 & '97 of Norwood, N.Y., with the St. Lawrence Academy Medal during Reunion 2023. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduate who has m...
Jul 20, 2023, 2:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Recognize June O'Neill (Hon. '99) with Donald L . Tompkins Distinguished Service Award
The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored June O'Neill (Hon. '99) of Morley, N.Y., with the Donald L . Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2023. The Donald L . Tompkins Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni wh...
Jul 20, 2023, 1:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Honors Eugene Olczak '89 with Honorary Doctorate
SUNY Potsdam alumnus Eugene Olczak '89 of Pittsford, N.Y., was recognized for his success as an innovative engineer and as an entrepreneur focused on sustainability, in a special ceremony at his alma mater on Friday, July 7. The State University of Ne...
Jul 10, 2023, 8:00am EDT

Community Performance Series Presents 2023 Summer Musical Production of 'The Addams Family'
Community Performance Series will present a production of "The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy," based on the book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, this summer at SUNY Potsdam. The production will run from ...
Jul 3, 2023, 1:55pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Director of Photography and Video Communications Jason Hunter Wins Two SUNYCUAD Awards
SUNY Potsdam Director of Photography and Video Communications Jason Hunter has been honored with top statewide awards from the SUNY Council on University Advancement (SUNYCUAD). Hunter won "Best in Category" for the two Excellence in Photography categ...
Jun 27, 2023, 2:00pm EDT

Crane School of Music Alumna Renee Fleming '81 to be a Kennedy Center Honoree
Acclaimed soprano Renee Fleming '81, a graduate of SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music, has been selected as one of five honorees who will receive the 46th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. The recipients to be honored at the ...
Jun 26, 2023, 3:00pm EDT