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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.

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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.

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SUNY Potsdam Students Named Environmental Studies Departmental Scholars
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Environmental Studies honored two students as its 2022 Departmental Scholars.
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Academic Award - Jun 17
SUNY Potsdam Students Named English and Communications Departmental Scholars
The SUNY Potsdam Department of English and Communications honored eight students as its 2022 Departmental Scholars.
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Academic Award - Jun 1
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SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Sylvia Angus Creative Writing Award
This award is presented annually to the student who demonstrates the greatest achievement and promise in creative writing.
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Academic Award - May 27
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SUNY Potsdam Student Named Earth and Environmental Sciences Departmental Scholar
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences honored a student as its 2022 Departmental Scholar.
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Academic Award - May 27
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SUNY Potsdam Student Recognized with Alice Williams Service Award
Dr. Alice Williams taught science at SUNY Potsdam for 38 years and retired in 1965. Her extensive rock and mineral collection makes up a significant portion of the College's collection. This award is presented to a student who performs outstanding service to the department.
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Academic Award - May 27
SUNY Potsdam Student Recognized with Jessie J. McNall Award
Jessie J. McNall, who was Professor Emerita of Science, served as Science Department Chair at SUNY Potsdam for many years prior to her retirement in 1946. She established an endowed fund with the Potsdam College Foundation in order that awards be made to sophomores for excellence in science, especially if preparing for teaching.
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Academic Award - May 25
SUNY Potsdam Students Named Computer Science Departmental Scholars
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Computer Science honored two students as its 2022 Departmental Scholars.
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Academic Award - May 25
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SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Stillman Memorial Award
The Stillman Memorial Award was established in 1973 in memory of Professor Alan H. Stillman, Director of the Computer Center and Chair of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Computer Science from 1967 to 1973. Professor Stillman was instrumental in establishing the highly regarded academic program in Computer and Information Sciences at SUNY Potsdam.
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Academic Award - May 25
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SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Norman McConney Award for EOP Student Excellence
Two SUNY Potsdam students were among a select group of students from across New York State to be honored with the 2022 Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence. The award, which bears the name of the late Norman McConney, one of the architects of the statewide Educational Opportunity Program and a champion of youth empowerment, celebrates EOP students who have overcome significant obstacles in life to achieve their educational and personal goals.
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Academic Award - May 24
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SUNY Potsdam Students Named Mathematics Departmental Scholars
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics honored two students as its 2022 Mathematics Departmental Scholars. To achieve the honor, a student must earn a mathematics average of 3.50 or better, and a college GPA of 3.50 or better.
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Academic Award - May 24
SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Clarence F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar Award
The Clarence F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar Award is given to the non-graduating mathematics major who, by his or her achievement in mathematics, best personifies C. F. Stephens' vision of the mathematics student who is becoming all he or she is capable of being. The award is a check from the C. L. Smith Mathematics Scholarship Fund and SUNY Potsdam Foundation. In addition, the recipient is designated a Clarence F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar and his or her name is inscribed on a plaque displayed in Carson Hall. The recipients of the C. F. Stephens Mathematics Scholar Award are chosen by the mathematics faculty.
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Academic Award - May 24
SUNY Potsdam Mathematics Student Presented with Pi Mu Epsilon Senior Award
The Pi Mu Epsilon Senior Award is given by the Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society chapter at SUNY Potsdam to a graduating senior, in recognition of outstanding achievement in mathematics and for the promotion of scholarly activity in mathematics.
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Academic Award - May 24
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SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Mathematics Alumni Award for Excellence in Mathematics
The Mathematics Alumni Award for Excellence in Mathematics was established by the alumni of the SUNY Potsdam Department of Mathematics, and is given to at least one graduating mathematics major chosen by the faculty. Each recipient has his/her name inscribed on a plaque that is on permanent display in the department. Additionally, a monetary award is given for excellence in mathematics to at least one outstanding senior, junior and sophomore mathematics major.
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Academic Award - May 24
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SUNY Potsdam Mathematics Student Honored with Susan Dewitt Kaiser Award
The Susan Dewitt Kaiser Award is given to the graduating mathematics major who has the highest academic average on record prior to the May graduation, who will also graduate with teacher certification, and who has also completed all academic years at SUNY Potsdam. The award was established in 1986 by the family and friends of the late Susan DeWitt Kaiser, mathematics teacher, Class of 1967.
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Academic Award - May 24
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SUNY Potsdam Chemistry Students Selected as Departmental Scholars
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Chemistry recently selected two outstanding students as the 2022 Departmental Scholars.
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Academic Award - May 24
SUNY Potsdam Student Recognized with Jessie J. McNall Award
Jessie J. McNall, who was Professor Emerita of Science, served as Science Department Chair at SUNY Potsdam for many years prior to her retirement in 1946. She established an endowed fund with the Potsdam College Foundation in order that awards be made to sophomores for excellence in science, especially if preparing for teaching.
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Academic Award - May 24
SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Chemistry Departmental Award
This award is given to a senior chemistry student who has demonstrated scholarship, research achievements and potential for further professional growth.
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Academic Award - May 24
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SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with American Chemistry Society Award
The American Chemical Society Award is given by the Northern New York Section to a chemistry/biochemistry major who has distinguished themselves through outstanding achievement in chemistry or biochemistry.
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Academic Award - May 24
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SUNY Potsdam Student Recognized with Alexander G. Major Award
The Alexander G. Major Award was established in memory of Dr. Major, who served on the faculty of SUNY Potsdam from 1947 to 1973. He was a professor in the Science Department and taught biochemistry. Dr. Major was instrumental in developing the first programs in chemistry and biochemistry. The Major award is given to a student who has demonstrated significant competence in the field of chemistry, biology or biochemistry.
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Academic Award - May 24
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SUNY Potsdam Graduates Recognized as Class of 2022 Academic Honorees
Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam graduates have been recognized as the academic honorees for the Class of 2022. The award recipients are chosen by Faculty Senate and are specially recognized during Commencement.
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Academic Award - May 12
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SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Chancellor's Awards
Two outstanding SUNY Potsdam students were recently among those honored with the 2022 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.
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Academic Award - May 9
SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with John L. Massaro Politics Recognition Award
The John Massaro Politics Recognition Award is given to a student who displays a high a level of creativity, leadership, or charisma outside the classroom, above and beyond their coursework.
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Academic Award - Apr 20
SUNY Potsdam Student Recognized with Senior Pre-Law Award
The award is given to an outstanding graduating senior pre-law student in the SUNY Potsdam Department of Politics.
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Academic Award - Apr 20
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SUNY Potsdam Student Wins International Studies Award
The International Studies Award was created to recognize outstanding academic ability and great potential for further intellectual and professional development of a student majoring in international studies. This award encourages students to deepen their understanding of international events, cross-cultural interactions and the world around them, through academic and experiential learning.
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Academic Award - Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Multiple Academic Awards
SUNY Potsdam student Kaitlyn Rivera has been honored for his outstanding undergraduate work by being recognized with two academic awards.
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Academic Award - Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Multiple Academic Awards
SUNY Potsdam student Conor Callan has been honored for his outstanding undergraduate work by being recognized with two academic awards.
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Academic Award - Apr 7
SUNY Potsdam History Students Selected as Departmental Scholars
The SUNY Potsdam Department of History recently selected four outstanding students as the 2022 Departmental Scholars.
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Academic Award - Apr 7
SUNY Potsdam Student Recognized with Ilse J. Shaw History Award
The Ilse J. Shaw History Award goes to the senior history major with the best scholarship and highest cumulative GPA in history courses during his or her undergraduate career.
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Academic Award - Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam Student Wins F. Roger Dunn Memorial Essay Award
This is an award to recognize an outstanding seminar paper written in HIST 480, and it commemorates the former chair of the Social Studies Department, who served from 1941 to 1964.
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Academic Award - Apr 7
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SUNY Potsdam Student Honored with Robert L. Briggs Award
This award goes to a freshman or sophomore student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in an American history survey course during the preceding calendar year. It was established in honor of Dr. Robert L. Briggs, a valued member of the history faculty from 1961 to his retirement in 1985.
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Academic Award - Apr 7
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