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Crane School of Music Welcomes Back Alumni for Guitar Recital

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome back five recent graduates for a special guitar alumni recital on Saturday, April 27 at 3 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. The event will honor Professor of Classical Guitar Dr. Douglas Rubio ...

Apr 24, 2024, 9:00am EDT

Dr. Cecilia Sanchez, a senior research scientist for EcoHealth Alliance, will present a talk at SUNY Potsdam as part of the free Diversity in STEM Talk Series, on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m., in Kellas Hall Room 106, followed by a free reception.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Guest Speaker Dr. Cecilia Sanchez for Diversity In STEM Talk

SUNY Potsdam will welcome Dr. Cecilia Sanchez, a senior research scientist at EcoHealth Alliance, for an upcoming discussion as part of the Diversity in STEM Talk Series, sponsored by the Arconic Foundation. Dr. Sanchez will present a talk, "Connectio...

Apr 23, 2024, 5:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam senior Frances “Frankie” Irene Beshers ‘24 has been named a recipient of the 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Chancellor's Awards

Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam seniors were recently among those honored with the 2024 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Chancellor John B. King, Jr., recognized the recipients in a ceremony in Albany on April 11. The SUNY Potsdam recipients inc...

Apr 23, 2024, 3:44pm EDT

Dr. Suzanne R. Smith, left, speaks with SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. before the inauguration ceremony at the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall at The Crane School of Music.

SUNY Potsdam Celebrates Inauguration of President Dr. Suzanne R. Smith

In a ceremony marked by laughter, tears and meaningful moments, The State University of New York at Potsdam celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Suzanne R. Smith as the College's 18th president. The inaugural ceremony was held in the Helen M. Hosmer Con...

Apr 19, 2024, 7:30pm EDT

Reina Boyea '24 hangs one of her artworks at the Gibson Gallery in preparation for the 2024 BFA Show.

Graduating SUNY Potsdam Seniors Display Works in BFA Show at Gibson Gallery

Works by four graduating seniors in SUNY Potsdam's rigorous Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in visual arts will be on display through Commencement at the Gibson Gallery. The 2024 BFA Exhibition, presented by The Art Museum at SUNY Potsdam, showca...

Apr 18, 2024, 7:00pm EDT

Lisa Vroman '79 works with members of the Crane Opera Ensemble during a past visit to her alma mater. The multifaceted soprano will lead a public masterclass at The Crane School of Music on Thursday, April 18 at 4 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater.

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

The poster for the SUNY Potsdam production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" can be seen here. Performances will run from April 18 to 21 in the Proscenium Theater in the Performing Arts Center.

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 will offer a Free Application Week from April 6 to 14. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu/freeapp.

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

SUNY Potsdam will celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Suzanne R. Smith as the College’s 18th president on Friday, April 19, with a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall at The Crane School of Music. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu/inauguration.

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

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.