SUNY Potsdam

The State University of New York at Potsdam recognized more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during the College's 2015 Commencement celebrations. SUNY Potsdam honored students who either earned their degree or were eligible to graduate between December 2014 and December 2015.

Six SUNY Potsdam students were recently awarded the 2015 PACES Scholarships, by Potsdam Auxiliary and College Educational Services. PACES Scholarships are given to children of PACES employees or PACES student workers who apply and demonstrate notable achievement in academics and co-curricular activities. These scholarships are funded by PACES employee contributions and matched by the corporation.

Three SUNY Potsdam students were recently honored with the 2015 PACES Student Awards, presented by Potsdam Auxiliary and College Educational Services. The awards recognize graduating seniors who have excelled academically while providing exceptional service to the College. They must also be engaged in student life activities while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Three outstanding SUNY Potsdam students were recently among those honored with the 2015 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher presented the awards to students from across the SUNY system in a ceremony held in Albany.

SUNY Potsdam recognized three undergraduates who won top prizes in the College's student innovative idea competition, held during Economic Fusion 2015.

SUNY Potsdam student-athletes competing in fall sports were recognized by the State University of New York Athletic Conference for their academic success during the Fall 2014 semester the league announced Wednesday, February 12. A total of 23 student-athletes were given Commissioner's List accolades. Players named to this list have carried a minimum 3.3 grade-point-average over three consecutive semesters at Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam student-athletes competing in fall sports were recognized by the State University of New York Athletic Conference for their academic success during the Fall 2014 semester the league announced Wednesday, February 12. A total of 42 student-athletes were named to the All-Academic Team, 23 to the Commissioner's List and 21 were named to both categories.

Students and faculty from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Mathematics recently journeyed to Mexico for an intensive Winterim travel course delving into the origins of math. Led by Dr. Cheryl Miller and Dr. Blair Madore, 11 students studied ancient mathematics and learned about Mexican culture while taking part in hands-on activities and field trips, from Jan. 2 to Jan. 15.

SUNY Potsdam student interns traveled to the 2015 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, Calif., from Jan. 21 to 24. Joined by faculty from The Crane School of Music, the students worked directly with leading music industry firms, through a unique internship program organized by the Crane Institute for Music Business and Entrepreneurship -- the only ongoing program of its kind in the country.

Nearly 200 SUNY Potsdam students completed internship placements at companies, non-profits or campus departments in Fall 2014. SUNY Potsdam's internship program places students with employers whose interests align with their studies. Each student intern has a faculty sponsor, and earns between 1 and 12 credits toward their degree requirements.

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 925 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2014 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 391 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2014 semester to the SUNY Potsdam Dean's List.

The Crane Symphony Orchestra from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music has been invited to perform at the New York State School Music Association Winter Conference in Rochester, N.Y. Eighty students will present Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations" on Thursday, Dec. 4, in the opening concert.

The Art Museum at SUNY Potsdam will showcase works by 21 students for Art Attack, the upcoming juried exhibition featuring student works. The annual show will open on Nov. 20 and close on Dec. 6.

Two Crane School of Music students were invited to perform at the Guitar Foundation of America Regional Symposium in New York City on Oct. 25. SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music was one of only four music schools from New York State to be invited to perform at the College Guitar Ensemble Showcase at the symposium, which was hosted by the New York City Classical Guitar Society.

Ten accomplished SUNY Potsdam fraternity and sorority members were inducted into the Chi Psi chapter of the Order of Omega National Honor Society on Oct. 26. The Order of Omega is the national leadership honor society for members of Greek organizations, recognizing men and women who set a higher standard for Greek Life.

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently recognized nine exceptional students in the College's master's programs, by awarding them graduate assistantships or accepting them into the graduate advantage program.

Students at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will premiere the three winning operatic works of the Domenic J. Pellicciotti Opera Composition Prize next week. The student cast and crew will be able to meet the composers and librettists of the three winning works, "A Letter to East 11th Street," "In a Mirror, Darkly," and "The Fox and the Pomegranate." Performances are from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at The Crane School of Music.

Sixty-seven SUNY Potsdam students completed internship placements at companies, non-profits or campus departments this summer. SUNY Potsdam's internship program places students with employers whose interests align with their studies. Each student intern has a faculty sponsor, and earns between 1 and 12 credits toward their degree requirements.

Thirty-one SUNY Potsdam students recently completed study abroad programs across the globe, both in short-term service journeys and in summer-long experiences.

Four SUNY Potsdam students completed the first-ever "Living the Map" internship program, which gave them the chance to intern with five organizations in five weeks in five locations this summer.

The State University of New York at Potsdam has awarded scholarships, grants and awards to 998 students for the 2014-15 academic year. These accomplished SUNY Potsdam undergraduate and graduate students were recognized for their achievements with support for their educational experience.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Theatre and Dance is set to debut a production of Yussef El Guindi's post-9/11 play, "Back of the Throat," at the College's new Performing Arts Center. The show will open Oct. 23 and close Nov. 2.

Ten students at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music were chosen to take part in a vocal masterclass led by internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe on Sept. 28.

135 SUNY Potsdam students representing more than 50 clubs and organizations took part in the Dr. Millard and Ruth Harmon Student Leader Conference to open the fall semester.

The following local residents were among the 39 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Commissioner's List for the Spring 2014 semester, the conference announced Tuesday, July 29. Players named to the commissioner's list have a minimum 3.3 GPA based on three semesters at Potsdam.

The following local residents were among the 93 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) All-Academic Team for the spring semester, the conference announced Tuesday, July 29. Players named to the all-academic team have a minimum 3.3 GPA for the Spring 2014 semester.Summary

The State University of New York at Potsdam recognized more than 900 candidates for graduation during the College's 2014 Commencement celebrations. SUNY Potsdam honored students who either earned their degree or were eligible to graduate between December 2013 and December 2014.

More than 250 transfer students have already indicated their commitment to attend SUNY Potsdam in the fall by submitting deposits. The group of incoming transfer students will begin classes in August, and hail from across New York State and beyond.

More than 900 accepted students have indicated their commitment to attend SUNY Potsdam by submitting deposits. The group of incoming first-year students hail from across New York State and beyond. The Class of 2018 will begin classes on Sept. 1.