Recent News

Michael Galane ’74 (seen here accepting an award from SUNY Potsdam President Kristin Esterberg) has been named president of the Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees.

Potsdam College Foundation Board Names New Leadership

The Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees selected new leadership during a meeting at SUNY Potsdam this fall. Trustees elected Michael Galane '74 of El Dorado Hills, Calif., as president, and Amy Kellogg '99 of Albany, N.Y., as vice president. ...

Nov 28, 2018, 4:12pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Now Accepting Applications for Walker Fellowship

The Provost's Office and Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Potsdam is pleased to announce the continuation of the T. Urling and Mabel Walker Research Fellowship Program for 2019. The purpose of this program is to encourage faculty from the...

Nov 27, 2018, 3:00pm EST

Ramatu Muhammed ’21 and Dr. Michael Popovic, both of SUNY Potsdam’s international studies program, pose for a photo after being honored at Soliya’s Building Bridges Dinner in New York City (Photo credit: Peter Roessler).

SUNY Potsdam Professor and Student Honored with Soliya Community Advocacy Awards

A faculty member and student from SUNY Potsdam's international studies program were recently honored with the inaugural Community Advocacy Awards from Soliya, an international non-profit that empowers young people to engage with difference constructive...

Nov 27, 2018, 11:24am EST

SUNY Potsdam Class Hosts Community Hymn Singing Event

SUNY Potsdam students are organizing a community hymn singing event to celebrate spirituals and hymns from the African-American tradition, to be held this Friday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., in Dunn Theater. Students in the "Rhetoric of the Black C...

Nov 26, 2018, 3:00pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Class Hosts Raising Acceptance Rally for People Living with Disability

SUNY Potsdam students have organized a Raising Acceptance Rally, to show support for people living with all forms of disability, and increase awareness of the challenges that they face. Students in the "Basic Principles of Speech" class invite anyon...

Nov 26, 2018, 11:41am EST

Joined by master Ghanaian drummer Martin Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng (second from left), the Crane West African Drum and Dance Ensemble will perform in concert on Nov. 30 at SUNY Potsdam.

Crane School of Music Hosts Concert by West African Drum and Dance Ensemble

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will host a concert featuring the Crane West African Drum and Dance Ensemble on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. The Crane West African Ensemble will be joined by guest master drum...

Nov 21, 2018, 11:00am EST

Potsdam College Foundation Plans Giving Tuesday Campaign

In recognition of Giving Tuesday, the Potsdam College Foundation will launch a new online giving portal on Nov. 23, at http://www.potsdam.edu/givecampus. Generous SUNY Potsdam alumni and friends are all encouraged to support students and programs throu...

Nov 21, 2018, 9:00am EST

A selection of some of the items available at SUNY Potsdam’s annual Holiday Art Auction can be seen here, including original artworks and prints, ceramics and handmade jewelry.

SUNY Potsdam Hosts Annual Art Auction to Benefit Arts Programming on Nov. 29

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Art will host its annual Holiday Art Auction on Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Brainerd Hall Foyer. The preview of items begins at 4:30 p.m., with the auction kicking off at 5 p.m. All are welcome to come and bid on beautiful...

Nov 20, 2018, 3:00pm EST

The master drummer and educator Kwasi Dunyo (left) will lead workshops on music, culture and pedagogy during an upcoming visit to SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music, from Dec. 3 to 5.

Crane School of Music Hosts Visiting Master Teacher Kwasi Dunyo

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome the master Ghanaian drummer Kwasi Dunyo for an upcoming music education residency. Discover the excitement and joy of traditional Ghanaian styles of music and dance! All are invited to drum, dance an...

Nov 20, 2018, 11:00am EST

Dean Michael Sitton conducts the audience, along with the Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra, at the annual Crane Candlelight Concerts.

Crane Candlelight Concerts to Feature Lisa Vroman '79 as Guest Soloist

More than 250 student and faculty musicians from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will join together on Sunday, Dec. 2 to celebrate the holiday season, with the 2018 Crane Candlelight Concerts. The Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra, unde...

Nov 19, 2018, 3:00pm EST

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.