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Crane School of Music to Present Jazz Band & Wind Ensemble Performances

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will host two performances featuring large student ensembles next week. Crane Wind Ensemble The Crane Wind Ensemble will perform a fall concert featuring guest artists on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., in th...

Oct 17, 2019, 4:00pm EDT

From left, SUNY Potsdam Coordinator for Military, Veteran and Adult Learners and U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jeffrey Gerrish and University Police Chief Timothy M. Ashley II stand near one of the College’s dedicated parking spots for veterans.

SUNY Potsdam Recognized for Being Military-Friendly

The State University of New York at Potsdam has been honored as a military-friendly institution once again this year. SUNY Potsdam was selected as a 2019 Military-Friendly School by Victoria Media, which publishes G.I. Jobs magazine. The list from G...

Oct 17, 2019, 1:53pm EDT

Marie-Élaine Gagnon, an assistant professor of cello, will perform alongside pianist Julie Miller in a faculty recital at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music on Oct. 21.

Crane School of Music Faculty Presenting Array of Performances

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will highlight its renowned faculty artists in three upcoming recitals and concerts. Remarkable women of our past (& present) On Monday, Oct. 21, cellist Marie-Élaine Gagnon and pianist Julie Miller will prese...

Oct 16, 2019, 2:55pm EDT

A student volunteer leads a demonstration for visiting school groups during Chemtoberfest 2018 at SUNY Potsdam. This year’s event will take place on Friday, Oct. 25.

SUNY Potsdam's Chemtoberfest to Celebrate 'Marvelous Metals'

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Chemistry is perfecting a formula for fun, with the College's annual Chemtoberfest event, to be held on Friday, Oct. 25. The free festival will celebrate "Marvelous Metals" this year, in conjunction with National Chemistry ...

Oct 15, 2019, 4:04pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Geology Professor Dr. Michael Rygel has been awarded the 2019 GIS Champion award from the New York State Geographic Information Systems Association.

SUNY Potsdam Geology Professor Michael Rygel Honored with GIS Champion Award

SUNY Potsdam Professor of Geology Dr. Michael Rygel has been honored with the 2019 GIS Champion Award from the New York State Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Association. Rygel's award was presented at NYGeoCon 2019, the association's annual me...

Oct 10, 2019, 3:20pm EDT

Eric Owens as Porgy and Angel Blue as Bess, in a new production of the Gershwins’ “Porgy and Bess,” screening for The Met: Live in HD on Feb. 1 and 16, 2020.

The Met: Live in HD Returns to Potsdam with Thrilling 2019-20 Season, Beginning Oct. 12

From classic to contemporary, the 14th season of The Met: Live in HD will bring exciting productions from the Metropolitan Opera to the movie screen in Potsdam again this year. The 2019-20 Live in HD season features 12 transmissions, offering a sign...

Oct 1, 2019, 5:00pm EDT

Ashley-Lee Burrowes ’20, a senior majoring in political science, filled a comfort kit in Kellas Hall as part of the SUNY’s Got Your Back event at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Community Supports SUNY's Got Your Back Initiative

Members of the SUNY Potsdam campus community worked to assemble 250 comfort bags for local victims and survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence, through the SUNY's Got Your Back initiative. SUNY's Got Your Back provides the opportunity for stu...

Oct 1, 2019, 2:35pm EDT

Crane Symphonic & Concert Bands Take Stage for Joint Fall Performance

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present a concert featuring both the Crane Concert Band and the Crane Symphonic Band, on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m., in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The Crane Symphonic Band will open the concert wi...

Sep 30, 2019, 6:00pm EDT

Cellist Jonathan Kim ’20, a winner of the 2019 Crane Concerto Competition, will perform alongside the Crane Symphony Orchestra at its Oct. 9 performance.

Crane Symphony Orchestra Presents Four Classic Works in Fall Concert

The Crane Symphony Orchestra at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present four classic works in its first concert of the academic year, on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m., in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The performance will open with th...

Sep 30, 2019, 10:38am EDT

Dr. Andrew David, an assistant professor and director of first-year biology at Clarkson University, will be the keynote speaker at the Diversity in STEM Event at SUNY Potsdam, being held on Oct. 4 and 5.

SUNY Potsdam to Host Diversity in STEM Event on Oct. 4 and 5

SUNY Potsdam will host visiting scholars, students and faculty for a special Diversity in STEM Event on Oct. 4 and 5. The two-day event will promote diverse perspectives and discuss the importance of inclusivity in the fields of science, technology, en...

Sep 27, 2019, 12:09pm 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.