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Toby White ’89 of Waddington, N.Y., seen at right alongside SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith, is the recipient of the 2024 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam’s Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Toby White '89 of Waddington, N.Y., with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Toby White '89 of Waddington, N.Y., with the Donald L . Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who have m...

Jul 15, 2024, 5:00pm EDT

David Vroman ’83 & ’91 (right) of Massena, N.Y., seen here with SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith, is the recipient of the 2024 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam’s Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor David Vroman '83 & '91 of Massena, NY, with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored David Vroman '83 & '91 of Massena, N.Y., with the Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who ha...

Jul 15, 2024, 4:00pm EDT

Christine Vallas ’93 (right) of Wheatfield, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2024 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award from the Julia E. Crane Alumni Association at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. She is seen here after accepting the award from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (left) at Reunion 2024.

Crane School of Music Alumni Board Honors Christine Vallas '93 of Wheatfield, N.Y., with Music Teaching Award

The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored Christine Vallas '93 of Wheatfield, N.Y., with the Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award during Reunion 2024. The Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award is presented each ...

Jul 15, 2024, 3:32pm EDT

Carol Dumka ’75 of Liverpool, N.Y., seen at right, is the recipient of the 2024 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam’s Alumni Association. SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (left) presented the award at Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Carol Dumka '75 of Liverpool, NY, with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Carol Dumka '74 of Liverpool, N.Y., with the Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who have ma...

Jul 15, 2024, 3:04pm EDT

Harry Brooks ’68 & ’71 (right) of Broadalbin, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2024 St. Lawrence Academy Medal from the SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association. He is seen here with SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith at Reunion 2024.

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Harry Brooks '68 & '71 with 2024 St. Lawrence Academy Medal

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Dr. Harry Brooks '68 & '71 of Broadalbin, N.Y., with the St. Lawrence Academy Medal during Reunion 2024. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduate wh...

Jul 15, 2024, 2:36pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam will welcome back alumni and friends for Reunion 2024, from July 10 to 14. For a full schedule and to register, visit www.potsdam.edu/reunion.

Reconnect and Celebrate: SUNY Potsdam Gears Up for Reunion 2024

SUNY Potsdam is preparing to welcome back hundreds of alumni, emeriti and supporters for Reunion 2024, from Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14. Reunion will feature a diverse lineup of events and activities, including campus tours, engaging discuss...

Jun 25, 2024, 2:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam to Host Free NYS Citizen Preparedness Corps Training

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. SUNY Potsdam will host a New York Citizen Preparedness Corps training on Thursday, June 27 at noon in Kella...

Jun 17, 2024, 9:00am EDT

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will run from July 10 to 14, in the Proscenium Theater at SUNY Potsdam’s Performing Arts Center. For tickets, go to cpspotsdam.org.

Community Performance Series Presents 2024 Summer Musical Production of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'

Community Performance Series will present a production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" this summer at SUNY Potsdam. The production will run from Wednesday, July 10, through Sunday, July 14, with five showtimes. "The 25th Annual Putnam ...

Jun 14, 2024, 11:34am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of History Dr. Steven Stannish recently presented research at a major Egyptology conference, alongside two alumni who also work in the field.

SUNY Potsdam History Faculty and Alumni Present at Egypt Research Conference

A faculty member and two alumni from SUNY Potsdam's Department of History recently met and presented research at the 2024 American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) meeting, held in Pittsburgh, Pa. Associate Professor Dr. Steven Stannish and alumna Dr. ...

Jun 13, 2024, 2:18pm EDT

Billijean Elliott, administrative assistant II for SUNY Potsdam’s School of Education and Professional Studies, has been honored with the 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service.

SUNY Potsdam Employees Honored with Chancellor's and President's Awards

SUNY Potsdam recently honored 12 faculty and staff members with the 2024 Chancellor's Awards and President's Awards, in recognition of their dedication and service to the campus. This year, three employees received Chancellor's Awards, while another n...

Jun 5, 2024, 1:00pm 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.