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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

Dr. Robert L. Arnold ’53 offered remarks of gratitude after receiving the 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal from the SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association.

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Robert L. Arnold '53 with 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Dr. Robert L. Arnold '53 with the 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal, during the College's Reunion Weekend. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduate ...

Jul 26, 2018, 4:00pm EDT

Dr. Richard Wiesenthal ’77, left, smiles as he is presented the 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal by SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Board President David Vroman ’83.

SUNY Potsdam Education Alumni Honor Richard Wiesenthal '77 with 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal

The SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Dr. Richard Wiesenthal '77 with the 2018 St. Lawrence Academy Medal, during the College's Reunion Weekend. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam graduat...

Jul 26, 2018, 3:23pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Child Care Center Executive Director Lori Moulton was recently honored with the Marcia Brady Award from the SUNY Early Care and Education Leaders.

SUNY Potsdam Child Care Center Director Lori Moulton Receives Statewide Award

SUNY Potsdam Child Care Center Executive Director Lori Moulton '89 & '95 was selected by the SUNY Early Care and Education Leaders as this year's recipient of the Marcia Brady Excellence in Early Childhood Administrator Award. The Marcia Brady Award...

Jul 18, 2018, 9:17am EDT

SUNY Potsdam Director of International Education Krista LaVack (right) is leading a group of 10 students, including six from SUNY Potsdam, to volunteer in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.

SUNY Potsdam Students and Faculty Headed to Assist with Hurricane Recovery in Puerto Rico

Twenty-three SUNY Potsdam students and two faculty members are heading to Puerto Rico this summer, to aid in the island's reconstruction following the devastating damages wrought by Hurricane Maria. Two groups will travel to Puerto Rico this month. ...

Jul 13, 2018, 3:57pm 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.