Crane School of Music Faculty Member & Alumna Nominated for Grammy Awards
A faculty member at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music has been nominated for two GRAMMY Awards, along with the other members of the innovative string orchestra, A Far Cry. A Far Cry’s latest album, “Visions and Variations,” was nominated for two awards in the 61st annual GRAMMYs, in the categories for best chamber music/small ensemble performance, and best engineered album, classical.
CTS Closings for Christmas & New Year’s Day Holiday
All areas of CTS will be closed from Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 (closing Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at 4 p.m. – Opening Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at 8 a.m.)
SUNY Potsdam Campus Food Pantry Now Partnering with Food Bank of Central New York
SUNY Potsdam’s Campus Food Pantry has been accepted as a partner agency by the Food Bank of Central New York, which distributes food to individuals and families in need by partnering with local agencies across 11 counties. Now in operation for nearly 13 years, the SUNY Potsdam Campus Food Pantry is supported by the Department of Public Health and Human Performance. Students who are experiencing food insecurity are welcome to stop by and take what they need from its office in Dunn Hall.
SECURE Act and Charitable Giving
On December 20, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law. The provisions of the law took effect on January 1, 2020.For individuals who turn 70½ after December 31, 2019, the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) age of 70½ is increased to age 72. Those who reached age 70½ on or before December 31, 2019 must start their RMDs. But while the age to begin RMDs has increased to 72, the minimum age to begin making qualified charitable distributions (QCD)* remains at 70½ for everyone.
Nominations for Chancellor's Student Awards
Information has been received from SUNY about the nomination process for the 2021-2022 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence.
Program Coordinator Vacancy for Potsdam Summer Excels
The College is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Potsdam Summer Excels. The coordinator has the full responsibility for the development, management, and supervision of a three-week residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors from New York City at SUNY Potsdam. The Program Coordinator will foster an inclusive and safe campus community that aligns with the campus’ values and program goals.
Financial Aid Counselor Vacancy
The Financial Aid office is accepting on-line applications for a Financial Aid Counselor.
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management Vacancy
The Business Administration Department is accepting on-line applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management to begin fall 2019. As teaching is our primary mission at Potsdam, demonstrated excellence in teaching is vital.
Infrastructure Technician Vacancy
The College's Computing and Technology Services is an integrated service organization caring for administrative computing, instructional computing, network services, client support, and telecommunications. The department delivers a broad set of infrastructure, applications, and services that are vital to the operation and mission of the College.
SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute Recognizes Fall Graduates
SUNY Potsdam’s Law Enforcement Training Institute recognized the graduates of its Fall 2022 police academy with a ceremony on campus, held on Dec.