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SUNY Potsdam dance students will present original works at the annual Student Choreographers Concert. Seen here is a photo from last year’s performance.

SUNY Potsdam Student Choreographers Getting Ready to Present 'For Movement's Sake'

The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present the upcoming 2018 Student Choreographers Concert, titled "For Movement's Sake." The concert is a showcase of 22 choreographic works by undergraduate dancers, including an array of ...

Nov 19, 2018, 11:07am EST

The Crane Latin Ensemble (pictured) will present a concert of Afro-Cuban music on Nov. 29 at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.

Crane Latin Ensemble to Present Concert of Afro-Cuban Music

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present a winter performance by the Crane Latin Ensemble on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. Fresh off an exciting tour of New York City schools, the Crane Latin Ensemble w...

Nov 16, 2018, 1:37pm EST

Crane Wind Ensemble Presents Concert on Nov. 19

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music invites the public to enjoy an upcoming concert featuring the Crane Wind Ensemble on Monday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The concert will open with Benjamin Britten's "Russian Funera...

Nov 12, 2018, 12:00pm EST

SUNY Potsdam Student Works to Go on Display in 'Art Attack' at the Gibson Gallery

Works by SUNY Potsdam student artists will be on display during the College's annual juried show, "Art Attack," from Nov. 15 to Dec. 8. The Art Museum at SUNY Potsdam will feature a total of 46 works by 18 student artists in the exhibit. Artist-in-r...

Nov 9, 2018, 4:00pm EST

This icon painted by Mother Sophronia Hofstead depicts the Archangel Michael. She will give a community lecture at SUNY Potsdam on Nov. 17.

Noted Iconographer Gives Presentation at SUNY Potsdam

A noted iconographer will give a presentation on "Encountering Angels: Celestial Beings in Byzantine Iconography," on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m., in the Knowles Conference Center at SUNY Potsdam. This community event is sponsored by SUNY Potsdam...

Nov 9, 2018, 3:30pm EST

Potsdam Community Chorus to Let 'Voices Be Heard' in Upcoming Concert

The Potsdam Community Chorus will present its fall concert, titled "Voices Be Heard: Songs for Social Consciousness," on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m., in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music. Director and conductor A...

Nov 9, 2018, 2:35pm EST

Crane Symphonic Band and Student String Quartets Both Present Concerts at The Crane School of Music Next Week

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will host two performances highlighting student ensembles on Thursday, Nov. 15. At 5 p.m., Crane students will present a concert of string quartets in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. Student groups will perform ...

Nov 8, 2018, 4:54pm EST

Jessica Hurlbut (third from left) with her children Jeremiah, Jake, Emma, Mara, Isaac, and husband Greg. The couple adopted Emma and Isaac from foster care, and work to raise awareness about adoption.

SUNY Potsdam Graduate Student Jessica Hurlbut to Run 110 Miles for Adoption Awareness

A SUNY Potsdam graduate student and mother of five children -- two of whom were adopted -- plans to run 110 miles in 24 hours to raise awareness about the 110,000 children currently in foster care across America. Jessica Hurlbut, who is currently co...

Nov 7, 2018, 1:51pm EST

SUNY Chancellor Dr. Kristina M. Johnson (center) walks across the SUNY Potsdam campus with Student Government Association President Kadiatou Balde ’19 (left) and Faculty Senate Chair Kimberley Bouchard (right).

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson for First Campus Visit

The State University of New York at Potsdam welcomed SUNY Chancellor Dr. Kristina M. Johnson during her first visit to the campus today. Chancellor Johnson met with faculty, staff and students during a whirlwind campus tour, accompanied by President Dr...

Nov 6, 2018, 4:05pm EST

Playing Hero, Hana Nitkowski rehearses a scene alongside Dalton Peek, as Claudio. The SUNY Potsdam production of “Much Ado About Nothing” will run from Nov. 15 to 18.

SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'

The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Potsdam is proud to announce its fall mainstage production, "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare, running from Nov. 15 to 18. In this production, the witty comedy will be set in the United States p...

Nov 5, 2018, 12:51pm 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.