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Guest artist and former faculty member Christopher Creviston (saxophone) will perform alongside the orchestras at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music in a special concert on Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m., in Hosmer Hall and streaming live online at www.potsdam.edu/cranelive.

Crane Orchestra Concert Includes Concerto Premiere, Alongside Guest Saxophonist Christopher Creviston

Orchestral groups at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present a newly commissioned work alongside a renowned guest artist during an upcoming concert on Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m., in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The free performance wi...

Apr 26, 2022, 2:00pm EDT

Tim Hackney ’23 is one of the first students/soldiers to take part in the new National Guard guaranteed admission program at SUNY Potsdam. He is studying computer science at the College while also serving on the National Guard.

SUNY Potsdam & New York National Guard Launch Guaranteed Admission Program

Many young people face a choice when considering their futures: College or military? Thanks to a new partnership between SUNY Potsdam and the New York National Guard, they can do both. A new National Guard guaranteed admission program at SUNY Potsdam ...

Apr 25, 2022, 12:32pm EDT

Dr. Rollo Dilworth will visit SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music for a residency and a special Spring Festival Concert during the LoKo Arts Festival.

Crane School of Music Hosts Maestro Rollo Dilworth for Spring Festival Concert at 2022 LoKo Arts Festival

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome a distinguished visiting conductor and present a special Spring Festival Concert during the 2022 LoKo Arts Festival. The renowned choral composer and conductor Rollo Dilworth will lead the Crane Chorus...

Apr 21, 2022, 3:00pm EDT

Dr. Jessica Rogers works with students conducting research on the invasive plant species purple loosestrife. She and her colleagues, Dr. Kamal Humagain and Dr. Adam Pearson, just published an article on their research in Scientific Reports on Nature.com.

SUNY Potsdam Scientists Publish Article on Purple Loosestrife in Nature Journal, Scientific Reports

SUNY Potsdam scientists have published an article on their invasive plant research in Scientific Reports on Nature.com, the sixth most-cited journal in the world. Dr. Jessica Rogers, Dr. Kamal Humagain and Dr. Adam Pearson authored the article, "Mappin...

Apr 19, 2022, 3:48pm EDT

Squonk Opera will present “Hand to Hand” in SUNY Potsdam’s Academic Quad for the 2022 LoKo Arts Festival. Join in the boisterous free interactive shows on Friday, April 29 at 3:30 p.m., and on Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Theatre, Art, Music, Storytelling and Fun for All Ages: LoKo Arts Festival Returns to SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Potsdam is thrilled to bring together campus and community for the College's biggest boldest celebration of creativity yet -- the tenth annual LoKo Arts Festival, running from April 21 to May 1. All of the 50+ free events will be live and in-pers...

Apr 12, 2022, 1:59pm EDT

The poster for the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance spring mainstage production of Thornton Wilder’s iconic “Our Town,” can be seen here. “Our Town” will show from April 7 to 10 in the Performing Arts Center. For tickets, visit www.cpspotsdam.org.

SUNY Potsdam Presents Production of Thornton Wilder's Iconic Play, 'Our Town'

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present its spring mainstage show, a special production of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town," running from April 7 to 10. Evening performances will be offered from Thursday, April 7, to Saturday,...

Apr 6, 2022, 2:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Professor of Environmental Studies Dr. Claudia J. Ford has been selected for a fellowship in planetary thinking at the Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Germany.

SUNY Potsdam Professor Dr. Claudia J. Ford Awarded Fellowship in Planetary Thinking

SUNY Potsdam Professor of Environmental Studies Dr. Claudia J. Ford has been awarded an innovative fellowship through the Panel on Planetary Thinking at Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Germany. The four-year program aims to stimulate transdiscipl...

Apr 6, 2022, 12:30pm EDT

Bernie Williams performs at the ceremony where he was presented with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from SUNY Potsdam in 2019. SUNY Potsdam will welcome the five-time All Star and Latin Grammy nominee as the 2022 Commencement speaker. He will present a concert on Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Former New York Yankee and Recording Artist Bernie Williams to Speak at SUNY Potsdam Commencement

The State University of New York at Potsdam will welcome former New York Yankee and award-winning recording artist Bernie Williams as the keynote speaker for its 2022 Commencement ceremony, on Saturday, May 21. SUNY Potsdam honored Williams with an ho...

Apr 5, 2022, 8:33am EDT

The poster for the “Mota” performance at The Crane School of Music can be seen here.

Crane School of Music Presents Opera Premiere of 'Mota' by William Grant Still

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is proud to present the world premiere workshop of "Mota," an opera by William Grant Still (1939-1978), one of the first leading Black composers and conductors in the United States. A group of faculty, alumni and ...

Mar 30, 2022, 3:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam College Council to Meet April 1

The SUNY Potsdam College Council will hold its final meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m. This will be a hybrid meeting, with College Council members attending in person and others joining virtually via Zoom. The meeting ...

Mar 28, 2022, 4:09pm 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.