Paying It Forward Together
Myriam Butikima ’23 was studying in the Lougheed Learning Commons last fall when she received an email that offered her exactly what she needed. The email came from Kelly Crosbie ’97, SUNY Potsdam’s Scholarship Coordinator, with a congratulatory message telling Butikima that she had been awarded a donor-funded scholarship.
“Haitian first, Cuban in the mix, African forever”
The mysterious disappearance of a nine-year-old Black child from her home in the middle of the night. A Haitian security guard killed by New York City police under strange circumstances.
A Passion for Community
Name: Ian Love Scholarship: Don Allen Edrington Scholarship Expected Class Year: 2025 Major: Art Education Minor: Art Therapy
Liz Radman
A "Non-Traditional" Legacy
Nancy Griffin, a former development officer at SUNY Potsdam, and her scholarship recipient, Melinda The daughter of a veteran turned teacher, Nancy Griffin (Hon. ’08) saw firsthand how her father overcame great obstacles to achieve his education and share his love of learning.
Kayla Austin
National Forest Intern Finger Lakes National Forest Hector Ranger Station, 5218 State Route 414, Hector, NY 14841
Rising Leader in Health Education
A native of Canton, N.Y., with five generations of family history rooted in the North Country, Meghan Conklin ’21 wanted to stay close to home after graduating from high school—and SUNY Potsdam proved to be just the right fit.
Potsdam Stories
Native Heritage The wave of settlers who traveled sight unseen to tiny Potsdam, N.Y., more than 200 years ago, were not the first people to inhabit this place, not by a long shot... read more.
Tarren Farney
Nature Center Intern Minna Anthony Common Nature Center 44927 Cross Island Rd. Fineview, NY 13640