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Richard F. Stradling Jr., seen here with his wife, Gail (Haynes) Stradling ’64, has been named an honorary alumnus by the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Names Richard Stradling an Honorary Alumnus

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored longtime supporter Richard F. Stradling Jr. of Cincinnati with Honorary Lifetime Membership. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alums who have made exceptional contributions to the S...

Jul 22, 2019, 5:00pm EDT

Teresa Fishbeck (right), seen with her husband, Ron Fishbeck ’80, has been named an honorary alumna by the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Names Teresa Fishbeck an Honorary Alumna

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored former student and longtime supporter Teresa Fishbeck with Honorary Lifetime Membership. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alums who have made exceptional contributions to the SUNY ...

Jul 22, 2019, 4:00pm EDT

Dr. Jesse Millek ’12 has been honored with the 2019 Rising Star Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Name Jesse Millek '12 a 'Rising Star'

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Dr. Jesse M. Millek '12 of Ann Arbor, Mich., with the 2019 Rising Star Award. The Rising Star Award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in the first d...

Jul 22, 2019, 2:36pm EDT

The participants in the 2019 NEH Summer Seminar gathered for a group photo at SUNY Potsdam, including, from left: Jeremy van Bloomestein, Robert Cowser, Matthew Chick, Penny Vlogopoulos, Daniel Karpowitz, Rivka Rocchio, Nancy Lewis, Pamela Thacher and Liz Regosin. For full titles, please see the release.

Associated Colleges Faculty Complete NEH Summer Seminar at SUNY Potsdam

Eight faculty members from the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley recently completed an intensive interdisciplinary summer seminar through SUNY Potsdam's National Endowment for the Humanities Faculty Development Program. Each year, SUNY ...

Jul 19, 2019, 9:00am EDT

From left, SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg, 2019 Rising Star Award recipient Kate Gigliotti ’09 and Alumni Association President Romeyn Prescott ’92.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Name Kate Gigliotti '09 a 'Rising Star'

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Kate Gigliotti '09 of Adams, Mass., with the 2019 Rising Star Award at the College's Reunion Weekend. The Rising Star Award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional ac...

Jul 18, 2019, 4:00pm EDT

Michael J. Struzik ’88, a music teacher at Brighton High School in Rochester, N.Y., was honored with the 2019 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award from the Julia E. Crane Alumni Association at SUNY Potsdam’s Reunion Weekend.

Crane Alumni Board Honors Michael Struzik '88 with Music Teaching Award During SUNY Potsdam Reunion

The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored Michael J. Struzik '88 with the 2019 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award at SUNY Potsdam's Reunion Weekend. The Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award is presented eac...

Jul 18, 2019, 3:00pm EDT

School of Arts and Sciences Dean Emeritus Dr. Steven Marqusee (Hon. ’19) shakes hands with SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association President Romeyn Prescott ’92 during Reunion Weekend 2019.

SUNY Potsdam Names Steven Marqusee an Honorary Alumnus

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored School of Arts and Sciences Dean Emeritus Dr. Steven Marqusee with Honorary Lifetime Membership. Now an honorary alumnus, he was invited to speak during the College's Reunion Weekend. Honorary Lif...

Jul 18, 2019, 2:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association President Romeyn Prescott ’92 presents Professor Emeritus Dr. Joseph DiGiovanna (center) with Honorary Lifetime Membership, alongside College President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg.

SUNY Potsdam Names Professor Emeritus Joseph DiGiovanna an Honorary Alumnus

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Professor Emeritus Dr. Joseph DiGiovanna with Honorary Lifetime Membership during the College's Reunion Weekend. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alums who have made exceptional co...

Jul 18, 2019, 1:00pm EDT

From left, SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg presents the 2019 Distinguished Service Award to Nancy E. Griffin (Hon. ’08), alongside Alumni Association President Romeyn Prescott ’92.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Nancy Griffin (Hon. '08) with Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Nancy E. Griffin (Hon. '08) with its 2019 Distinguished Service Award during the College's Reunion Weekend. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who have made exceptional contrib...

Jul 18, 2019, 12:00pm EDT

From left, School of Education and Professional Studies Dean Dr. Allen Grant, St. Lawrence Academy Medal recipient Mark Manske ’82 & ’87 and School of Education Alumni Board President David Vroman ’83.

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Mark Manske '82 & '87 with 2019 St. Lawrence Academy Medal

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Mark Manske '82 & '87 of Dickinson Center, N.Y., with the 2019 St. Lawrence Academy Medal, during the College's Reunion Weekend. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to ...

Jul 18, 2019, 11:20am 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.