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Crane School of Music Offers Music Lessons for Local Children

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will once again offer music instruction for local children through two separate programs this year. Beginning piano instruction open to all students (Kindergarten to Grade 3): The Crane School of Music will of...

Jul 31, 2018, 9:00am EDT

Seen with his wife, Joy MacDonald Dorf ’58, SUNY Potsdam supporter Richard C. Dorf has been named an honorary alumnus of the College.

SUNY Potsdam Names Richard C. Dorf an Honorary Alumnus

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Richard C. Dorf with Honorary Lifetime Membership during the College's Reunion Weekend. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alums who have made exceptional contributions to the SUNY P...

Jul 30, 2018, 1:02pm EDT

Clockwise, from top left: Timothy Murphy, James Donahue, Andreas Wilke, David Curry, Gordon Plague, Wendi Haugh, Jeffrey Maynes, Karen Gibson and Kristin Andrews. 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 30, 2018, 10:43am EDT

Rebecca Kraft Benjamin ’08 & ’09 smiles as SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association President Michael Paestella ’95 reads a citation honoring her as the 2018 Rising Star Award recipient.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Name Rebecca Kraft Benjamin '08 & '09 a 'Rising Star'

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Rebecca Kraft Benjamin '08 & '09 with the 2018 Rising Star Award at the College's Reunion Weekend. The Rising Star Award is presented to an alum who has demonstrated outstanding professional achie...

Jul 27, 2018, 1:00pm EDT

Healthcare executive Jason M. Patchen ’90 poses with SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg, after being presented with the 2018 Minerva Award from the College’s Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2018 Minerva Award to Jason M. Patchen '90

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently presented the 2018 Minerva Award to Jason M. Patchen '90, during the College's Reunion Weekend. The Minerva Award is presented annually to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated outstanding professiona...

Jul 27, 2018, 12:00pm EDT

Susan M. Vroman Cavanagh ’77 addresses fellow alumni after receiving the Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award from the Crane Alumni Association.

Crane Alumni Board Honors Susan M. Vroman Cavanagh '77 with Music Teaching Award

The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored Susan M. Vroman Cavanagh '77 with the 2018 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award at SUNY Potsdam's Reunion Weekend. The Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award is present...

Jul 27, 2018, 11:00am EDT

Brenda Wheatley Vredenburg ’73 and her husband Jeffrey Vredenburg ’72 offer remarks after being presented with Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Awards from the Crane Alumni Association.

Crane Alumni Board Honors Jeffrey '72 and Brenda Wheatley Vredenburg '73 with Music Teaching Awards

The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored both Jeffrey Vredenburg '72 and Brenda Wheatley Vredenburg '73 with the 2018 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award at SUNY Potsdam's Reunion Weekend. The Helen M. Hosmer Excellence ...

Jul 27, 2018, 10:00am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association President Michael Paestella ’95 names longtime employee Maureen E. Taylor an honorary alumna of the College.

SUNY Potsdam Names Maureen E. Taylor an Honorary Alumna

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Maureen E. Taylor of Potsdam, N.Y., with Honorary Lifetime Membership, during the College's Reunion Weekend. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alums who have made exceptional contri...

Jul 27, 2018, 9:00am EDT

Jerry Zwaga ’68 (foreground) listens as his wife, Carolyn, is named an honorary alumna by SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association President Michael Paestella ’95.

SUNY Potsdam Names Carolyn Zwaga an Honorary Alumna

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Carolyn Zwaga with Honorary Lifetime Membership during the College's Reunion Weekend. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alums who have made exceptional contributions to the SUNY Pot...

Jul 27, 2018, 8:00am EDT

Dr. Bonita L. Betters-Reed ’73 smiles as SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association President Michael Paestella ’95 presents her with the 2018 Distinguished Service Award.

SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Bonita L. Betters-Reed '73 with 2018 Distinguished Service Award

The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Dr. Bonita L. Betters-Reed '73 with its 2018 Distinguished Service Award during the College's Reunion Weekend. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni who have made exceptional cont...

Jul 26, 2018, 5:00pm 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.