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Dr. John L. Graham served as SUNY Potsdam’s officer-in-charge from Sept. 1 until his passing on Nov. 27.

SUNY Potsdam to Mark Week of Mourning in Memory of Late Officer-in-Charge Dr. John L. Graham

SUNY Potsdam will mark the life and legacy of its late Officer-in-Charge Dr. John L. Graham, with a series of special events and commemorations this week. Dr. Graham passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 27. In recognition of this tragic loss, SUNY Chancel...

Dec 6, 2021, 7:37am EST

SUNY Potsdam Offers Virtual 'FAFSA 101' Workshops for Students and Families

Applying for aid can be one of the most daunting parts of the college search process -- but it's critical to ensure that students get the full amount of financial aid they are qualified for. According to Form Your Future, each year, students miss out ...

Nov 24, 2021, 3:00pm EST

Students will fill the stage during the Crane Candlelight Concerts at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music again this year. This year’s performances will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The Crane School of Music to Present 'Peace & Love' Candlelight Concerts

Nearly 300 student and faculty musicians from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will take the stage on Sunday, Dec. 5, in celebration of the holiday season, with the 2021 Crane Candlelight Concerts. For the first time, the Crane Chorus and Crane Sy...

Nov 24, 2021, 1:00pm EST

Crane School of Music Visiting Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies Michael R. Dudley Jr. had his work, “Elegy: For Those We Have Yet to Lose,” selected for performance by Music of the Unsung America.

Crane School of Music Faculty Member Michael R. Dudley Jr. to Premiere 'Elegy' in Miami Performance

A new work by composer Michael R. Dudley Jr. has been selected by Music of the Unsung America, and will be premiered at Miami's African Heritage Cultural Center on Dec. 11. Dudley is a visiting assistant professor of jazz studies at SUNY Potsdam's Cran...

Nov 23, 2021, 10:25am EST

The Crane West African Drum and Dance Ensemble will perform along with guest instructor/artist Martin Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music. The performance will also stream live at the concert time, at www.potsdam.edu/cranelive.

Crane School of Music Students Fill the Stage for Large Ensemble Performances in Coming Days

The stages at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will be filled for the next series of performances, featuring the institution's large ensembles. Led by experienced faculty, Crane's talented student musicians are set to perform in a series of free u...

Nov 15, 2021, 4:40pm EST

Visiting Professor of Anthropology Dr. Kathryn Grow Allen is documenting her research and travels in Greenland for the benefit of her SUNY Potsdam students, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Nuuk.

SUNY Potsdam Anthropology Faculty Member Documents Greenland Visit in 'Virtual Field Trip'

Every day, SUNY Potsdam faculty member Dr. Kathryn Grow Allen wakes up and documents a different aspect of her trip to Greenland to share with her undergraduates (and with anyone else who cares to follow along). Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Embassy...

Nov 10, 2021, 1:00pm EST

Veronica Borracci '22 examines rock formations along the Raquette River in Colton as part of her geology field methods class with Dr. Sara Bier. SUNY Potsdam is launching a new bachelor’s degree in the growing field of environmental science.

SUNY Potsdam Launches Career-Ready Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

SUNY Potsdam is proud to announce its newest baccalaureate degree in the growing field of environmental science. The new Bachelor of Science degree program integrates coursework in the sciences and environmental studies, to prepare graduates for fulfil...

Nov 5, 2021, 9:00am EDT

Jimmy (Nick Rondinelli) copes with the difficulties of living in the dream city of Mahagonny while Charlie (Ben Johnson), Billy (Ryan Horncastle), and Bobby (Patrick Silk) look on in this scene from the Crane Opera Ensemble production of “Mahagonny Songspiel,” showing Nov. 11 to 14.

Crane Opera Ensemble to Present Double Bill of 'Mahagonny Songspiel' and 'The Medium'

The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble is thrilled to present its first live production since the global pandemic, as it stages an operatic double-bill of 20th century works, including "Mahagonny Songspiel" by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, and "The Me...

Nov 4, 2021, 1:24pm EDT

Members of the Crane Latin Ensemble rehearse in Hosmer Hall at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.

Crane School of Music Student Performers Take Center Stage in Exciting Ensemble Performances

The talented student artists from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will take center stage for a series of exciting ensemble performances starting tonight. Upcoming free performances include: Tuesday, Nov. 2: Crane Percussion Ensemble, 8 p.m., Sar...

Nov 2, 2021, 2:02pm EDT

Rhiannon Giddens (right) will perform with Francesco Turrisi for the Community Performance Series on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m., in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. For tickets, go to cpspotsdam.org.

Community Performance Series to Present Rhiannon Giddens, 'Genius Grant' Recipient & Grammy Winner, on Nov. 6

The Community Performance Series is thrilled to welcome the acclaimed musician Rhiannon Giddens along with Francesco Turrisi on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music, as the third Mare...

Oct 29, 2021, 6:00pm 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.