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Hailey Hodge, who plays the lead role of Princess Winnifred in “Once Upon a Mattress,” rehearses a scene on stage at SUNY Potsdam’s Proscenium Theater on Tuesday, July 5.

Community Performance Series Returns to Summer Musical Performances with Production of 'Once Upon a Mattress'

Community Performance Series will present a production of the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress" this summer at SUNY Potsdam. The show will run from Thursday, July 14 through Sunday, July 17, with five show times, in the Proscenium Theater, located ...

Jul 6, 2022, 2:53pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Director of Residence Life Julie Dold ’03 is the recipient of the 2022 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service.

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

SUNY Potsdam honored faculty and staff members with the 2022 Chancellor's Awards and President's Awards, in recognition of their dedication and service to the campus. This year, two employees received Chancellor's Awards, while another 12 were honore...

Jun 30, 2022, 11:22am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Honors 27 College Retirees

SUNY Potsdam recently honored 27 longtime employees who retired during the 2021-22 academic year. Together, the faculty and staff members had collectively dedicated an incredible 622 years of service to the institution throughout their careers. "It i...

Jun 27, 2022, 11:00am EDT

The Crane Alumni TromboneS (CATS) will perform during Reunion 2022 at SUNY Potsdam, with a culminating free public concert on Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m., in Hosmer Hall at The Crane School of Music.

SUNY Potsdam Reunion to Feature '76 Trombones' with Crane Alumni Trombones (CATS) Gathering

SUNY Potsdam's Reunion 2022 will feature a special gathering of trombone alumni and faculty from The Crane School of Music -- with 76 trombones set to take the stage during their free concert on July 16. This is the third reunion of the former Crane T...

Jun 24, 2022, 12:43pm EDT

A work by Crane School of Music Assistant Professor Dr. Ivette Herryman Rodriguez is being presented in major performances in Los Angeles this summer.

Work by Crane School of Music Composer Performed by Major Orchestras in Los Angeles

Dr. Ivette Herryman Rodriguez, a faculty member at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music, was recently invited to attend a special performance of one of her compositions, presented by the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles to open the 2022 League of the Ame...

Jun 17, 2022, 2:56pm EDT

From left, SUNY Potsdam Officer-in-Charge Dr. Philip T. Neisser ’79, St. Lawrence Health President David B. Acker, College Council Chair June O’Neill (Hon. ’99) and Vice President for Advancement Sal Cania ’79 & ’82.

SUNY Potsdam Honors St. Lawrence Health President David Acker with Leadership Through Service Award

SUNY Potsdam presented David B. Acker, President of St. Lawrence Health, with the 2022 Leadership Through Service Award in a surprise presentation at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. The Leadership Through Service Award is one of the College's highest honors....

Jun 2, 2022, 10:22am EDT

Dean Emeritus Dr. Steven Marqusee (Hon. ’19) cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the dedication of HEARTH at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Dedicates HEARTH Applied Learning Space

SUNY Potsdam recently dedicated the Handcrafted Experiential Archaeological Research and Teaching Hub (HEARTH) and the center that it is a part of, in a celebration with campus and local community members. HEARTH is a timber-frame structure intended t...

May 27, 2022, 2:00pm EDT

David Charles ’22 waves to the crowd at SUNY Potsdam’s Commencement ceremony, on Saturday, May 21. He was earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice studies.

SUNY Potsdam Celebrates Class of 2022 at Commencement

The State University of New York at Potsdam honored the Class of 2022 with a Commencement to remember -- a picture-perfect, sunshine-filled ceremony with nearly 5,000 guests, in the College's Academic Quad. "Today, we celebrate you -- all that you ha...

May 21, 2022, 3:49pm EDT

Cassandra Spillane ’22 speaks about her project at the SUNY Potsdam Research and Learning Fair. She was later honored with the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Student Research.

SUNY Potsdam Announces Winners of 2022 Learning & Research Fair Awards

SUNY Potsdam recognized students and faculty mentors for excellence in research and creative projects, following the College's 2022 Learning and Research Fair. More than 40 students presented their research to faculty, staff and classmates in the Barr...

May 18, 2022, 3:28pm EDT

From left, Kameron Dailey '22, Phil Valluzzi '22, Elinor Greenway '21, Aysha Benjamin '22, and Jemdryl De La Cruz Bueno ’23 starred in the mainstage production of David Jacobi’s “Ready Steady Yeti Go,” which received a national award from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

SUNY Potsdam Production Wins National Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Award

A SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance production has received national honors. The College's mainstage production of David Jacobi's satirical comedy, "Ready Steady Yeti Go" was recently honored with an excellence in ensemble performance award ...

May 16, 2022, 4:00pm 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.