Emerging Leaders Program

Emerging leaders are committed and motivated students who seek to develop as leaders and give back to SUNY Potsdam. Students join the program in their first or second year and remain valued members of the group throughout their undergraduate years at Potsdam. No prior leadership experience is required to participate. The three goals of Emerging Leaders are to:

  • Develop Leadership;
  • Cultivate a love of the College among the student population through planning and implementing service projects designed to enhance SUNY Potsdam;
  • Organize initiatives to help foster student giving toward the annual student gift to the College

PAW (Potsdam Appreciation Week)

Thanks to all those participating in PAW, Nov. 5-9, 2012. The students raised $1,297.65 toward the Student Gift (The College's Greatest Needs). More initiatives will be coming as the year goes on. The students offered Hershey's hugs and kisses to be sent to friends on campus, spirit magnets, and apple "thank you" tokens. They also sponsored a coin carnival for student groups, and the staff participated in a silent service auction. The students bid on items offered by staff from play dates with puppies, to help with resumes writing. The auction raised $688 toward the overall total. The faculty participated in the inaugural "Faculty Bake Sale," with Kim Bouchard taking the honors for baking the favorite item -- Raspberry White Chocolate Blueberry Muffins.

The students also recognized some favorite faculty members in each department by popular vote:

  • Anthropology: Dr. Hersker
  • Art: Ms. Bethan Haeseler
  • Biology: Dr. Trybula
  • Business Administration Dr. Kistler
  • Chemistry: Dr. Molinero
  • Community Health: Dr. Bonnar, Ms Ada Santaferra
  • Computer Science: Dr. Follsum, Dr. Ladd, Dr. Haller
  • Crane: Dr. Lowe
  • Crane Music Business: Mrs. Kicki Britt
  • Curriculum & Instruction: Dr. Smith, Dr. Reagan
  • Economics: Ms. Natalie Bracarense
  • English & Communication: Dr. John Youngblood
  • Environmental Studies: Dr. Rosenberg, Dr. Brown
  • Geology: Dr. Revetta
  • History: Dr. Fair-Schulz
  • Math: Dr. Chapman
  • Modern Languages: Dr. Trevizan, Dr. Sarmiento, Dr. Lunt
  • Philosophy: Dr. Curry
  • Physics: Dr. Das, Dr. Brehm
  • Politics: Dr. Popovic, Dr. Gordinier
  • Psychology: Dr. Deghett
  • Secondary Education: Dr. Walsh, Dr. Albert, Dr. Pinard
  • Sociology: Dr. Gonos
  • Theater & Dance: Dr. Don Borsh
  • Women & Gender Studies: Ms. Lewis, Dr. Trevizon

 

Upcoming Events

Candy Cane Grams - December

Snow Ball - February

Bear Pride Night- February

Ties for Guys, Scarves for Gals-March

Mr./Ms Universe-ity-TBA

 

Become an Emerging Leader

All interested students must attend a Mandatory Information Session where they will have an opportunity to learn more about the program, meet some current members and complete an application to be considered as a participant.The Mandatory Information Session will take place on Tuesday, September 18th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Student Union Fireside Lounge.

For more information, please contact: Ruth Policella at x2818 or policera@potsdam.edu