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SUNY Potsdam invites everyone to participate in the upcoming activities, all of which are on campus unless otherwise noted. For a complete listing of all activities, including specific dates, locations, and registration/ticketing information (when applicable), visit the Campus News & Events tab on the SUNY Potsdam website at www.potsdam.edu or contact Katie Deuel, Campus Events Coordinator, at 315-267-2102 to be connected to the correct department.
FALL 2012 NYSSMA Alumni Reception (November 30, Rochester, NY) Attending the 2012 NY State School Music Association conference? Don’t forget to visit The Crane School of Music booth and join us for the alumni reception at the Hyatt Regency.
Candlelight Concert (December 2, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Hosmer Hall) One of the College’s most popular musical performances. This concert will certainly put you in the mood for the holiday season!
Winter/Spring 2013 Bear Pride Night (February 8, Maxcy Hall) Cheer on your Potsdam Bears basketball teams - women’s game at 6 pm and men’s game at 8 pm (both vs. Geneseo). If you are a Potsdam alum or a donor to the athletics program, join us for a special reception in Maxcy Room 220 (across from Jerry Welsh Gymnasium). Free admission to alumni!
Crane Symphony Orchestra Tour Long Island & Albany (February 27 – 28) Crane is on the road, performing at Herrick’s High School in Long Island (Feb. 27) and South Colonie High School in Albany (Feb. 28). This is a great way to see our talented Crane students perform around NYS. Watch for upcoming Alumni gatherings to be held in conjunction with these two concerts.
Florida Alumni Event (March 7, The Villages, location and time TBD) (March 9, Sarasota, location and time TBD)
Live in Florida? Join us for an alumni gathering, catch up with College friends, and hear about the exciting things going on at SUNY Potsdam.
expressions, including theatre, dance, music, visual arts and creative writing. There’s something for everyone, with the week culminating in an exciting Crane performance.
20th Annual Pointercounts Invitational
Crane School of Music Performance
(April 6, 7:30 p.m., Hosmer Hall) You won’t want to miss this fun-filled evening with Potsdam’s award-winning a cappella groups, including the Potsdam Pointercounts, Potsdam Pitches and A Sharp Arrangements, as well as a cappella groups from other colleges.
(May 4, 7:30 p.m., Hosmer Hall) The Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra will perform Benjamin Britten’s monumental War Requiem, conducted by Maestro Christof Perick, the 2013 Dorothy Albrecht Gregory Visiting Conductor. The American Boychoir will perform as part of this large work, along with a chamber orchestra and three vocal soloists. Alumni & Friends Pre-Concert Reception (May 4, location and time TBD) In honor of Britten’s centennial year, join us for a preperformance alumni and friends reception, including a brief lecture on the historical significance of the Requiem.
Campus Academic Festival (April 10 – 13) As a celebration of academics on campus, this festival introduces the community, students, faculty and staff to cutting-edge research and creative activity on topics of importance to the College, region, and world. Held every three years, the 2013 Festival theme is “Making the Future: Opportunities & Challenges.”
Spring Festival (April 20 – 27) This annual festival coordinated by student groups for the benefit of both students and the community includes a week of events that culminates in a “block party.” Bring the family and enjoy the carnival of games, food, entertainment and giveaways. Earth Week (April 22 – 26) Join us for a variety of activities on and off campus in order to promote and spread the word about becoming more ecofriendly, such as community clean-up activities, lectures on green living, and nature hikes.
Lougheed Festival of the Arts (April 26 – May 4) Through a variety of performances, lectures and exhibits, this annual, week-long campus festival celebrates all artistic
Rock and Fossil Fair (May 13, 9 a.m. – noon, Timerman Hall) An annual family favorite, join us for hands-on activities with rocks, minerals and fossils, as well as face painting, crafts, games and delicious homemade foods.
Reunion Weekend (July 11-14, 2013) Wrestling Reunion 50th reunion of the first season (1963-64) 30th reunion of the SUNYAC Championship (1972-73) 55th anniversary of Phi Alpha Fraternity 45th anniversary of Theta Omega Phi Fraternity 40th anniversary of Crane Youth Music Special Orientation Leader Reunion *Celebrating 10th anniversary of Louise Tyo coordinating the program.
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