ALUMNI
opportunities
Save the Date
SUNY Potsdam invites everyone to participate in the upcoming activities, all of which are on campus unless otherwise noted. For a complete listing of more than 350 on-campus activities, including specific dates, locations, registration and ticketing information (when applicable), visit the Campus News & Events tab on the SUNY Potsdam website at www.potsdam.edu. Questions can be directed to the Office of Alumni Relations at (315) 267-2120 or alumni@potsdam.edu.
SPRING/SUMMER 2016 ECONOMIC FUSION (April 20) SUNY Potsdam celebrates entrepreneurism and innovation on campus with a series of events, including a student creative idea competition, career networking with employers and featured keynote speaker, Larry E. Thomas, former CEO of Guitar Center, Inc. and Fender Musical Instruments. Visit potsdam.edu/economicfusion. ALBANY ALUMNI & FRIENDS GATHERING
(April 21) Join President Esterberg for an update on the College and catch up with Professor Emeritus Dr. Richard Del Guidice, Hon. ‘92 in Albany. To register, visit www.potsdam.edu/ alumni or call Alumni Relations at (315) 267-2120.
TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE (April 23)
LOUGHEED-KOFOED (LOKO) FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
CRANE AT CARNEGIE HALL
(MAY 8)
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime concert and pre-concert reception at this prestigious venue with Maestro Duain Wolfe. The Crane Chorus and the Crane Symphony Orchestra performance at Carnegie Hall is made possible by the Adeline Maltzan Crane Chorus Performance Tour Fund, established by Dr. Gary C. Jaquay ’67.
Photo: Program from Crane’s first appearance at Carnegie Hall in 1941 (April 29 – May 8) with conductor Nadia Boulanger. Join us for 10 days of free arts events, including theatre, music and dance performances, visual arts and creative writing. • A two-day photo workshop with renowned photographer Douglas Beasley (May 1 and 2) BICENTENNIAL REUNION WEEKEND (July 14-17) • The always-popular illuminated sculpture garden in the Special bicentennial/historic highlights include: Academic Quad (May 4) • Celebrate 200 years of athletics at the Friday night • Poetry reading by notable poet Martín Espada (May 5) Welcome Reception • The musical rock comedy, “Return to the Forbidden • Saturday afternoon’s Bicentennial Block Party for all Planet” (Opens May 5) attendees • Crane School of Music performance (April 30, 7:30 p.m. • Bicentennial time capsule burial on Saturday afternoon, in Hosmer Hall) of “Requiem” by Gabriel Fauré and other following the Block Party works conducted by Duain Wolfe, the 2016 Dorothy • Campus Learning Center alumni and friends gathering Albrecht Gregory Visiting Conductor. on Saturday Check for updated event information at • Celebration of all past alumni award winners at Saturwww.potsdam.edu/loko day’s Gala Reception
The SUNY Potsdam alumni superintendents and principals career guidance program will be offered as part of the Teacher Education Student Association annual conference on campus. For more information, please contact Nancy Griffin at griffine@potsdam.edu.
DEDICATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL PLAZA & PARTY IN THE PLAZA (May 20)
BOULANGER/HOSMER CRANE SYMPOSIUM (April 22 – 23) This symposium will focus on the connection between Nadia Boulanger, Helen Hosmer and The Crane School of Music and will examine Boulanger’s wider influence on music in the 20TH and 21st centuries. Events include: • Panel discussions with international Boulanger experts • Film screening of “Nadia Boulanger: Mademoiselle” • A concert of historic works
(May 21) SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher will address the bicentennial Class of 2016 at Commencement, honoring all master’s and bachelor’s graduates, in a historic outdoor ceremony in the Academic Quad.
The “three pillar” statues between Crumb Library and Merritt Hall will be redesignated Bicentennial Plaza to honor and recognize our bicentennial year, during the Commencement weekend.
BICENTENNIAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
SUNY POTSDAM ONLINE ALUMNI DIRECTORY IS AVAILABLE! The Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to offer its online Alumni Directory via BearPaws. The online directory is available for your use. Alumni must have a potsdam.edu email account to access the directory. If you do not have one, you may request an email account at www.potsdam.edu/alumni/services/email.cfm, or by calling the Alumni Office at (315) 267-2120. Once you have your potsdam.edu email address, go to bearpaws.potsdam.edu and select “Alumni Services.” Tab through the various options to update your profile, find a classmate, make a gift or explore career opportunities. Questions about the directory may be directed to alumni@potsdam.edu.
28
POTSDAM PEOPLE SPRING 2016
SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (August 18) Renée Fleming ’81 performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Join SUNY Potsdam alumni and friends for this special concert and preconcert dinner. To register, visit www.potsdam.edu/alumni or call Alumni Relations at (315) 267-2120. SYRACUSE ALUMNI REGIONAL EVENT
(September 24) Enjoy an evening with great friends, dance to the sounds of Double Axel, Northern New York’s favorite party band, and enjoy food from the acclaimed Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse. For more information, call Alumni Relations at (315) 267-2120.
CAMPAIGN CULMINATION & KICK-OFF OF THIRD CENTURY (September 30) SUNY Potsdam will celebrate the incredible generosity of alumni and friends, who set new records for giving, with the successful completion of Take the Lead: The Campaign for Potsdam. The College will mark the official launch into its third century of excellence, with campus-wide festivities open to all.