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The Wild Connection
Jada West ’24 is working with a team of SUNY Potsdam researchers and students to unlock the secrets of pervasive and spreading tick-borne diseases with a goal of providing better information for the public.
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‘The Right Time for Me’
As the first graduate of SUNY Potsdam's dual degree program with the Kyiv National Economics University,Stephanie Bulakh '24brought big dreams with her, as she seeks to use her degree to help build a brighter future for her war-torn country.
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“Some of the Most Amazing Places in the World”
This spring, 11 students joined Dr. Page Quinton, Dr. Mike Rygel andDr. Christian Schraderon an amazing journey toexplore significant geological sites of west Texas and southwestern New Mexico. Theyplied acres of ground in search of clues and fossilized life forms, climbed 2,000 feet in elevation and hiked 10 miles roundtrip along the way—bringing to life topics discussed in their classes back home.
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Fabric of Learning
Weaving together academic research and applied learning experiences,Emily Bailey ’24andAnnabelle Kahle ’26have been immersing themselves in unique hands-on research projects through the Presidential Scholars Program—examining the history of homespun garment manufacturing and using historical tools to create costumes that their ancestors would have worn.
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A Deferred Dream Within Reach
No stranger to challenges,Theresa Adams ’24draws from a deep well of lived experience to help remote First Nations people get the health care they need.
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Liza’s Life in Lines
Liza Paige ’12, a Potsdam native and adjunct instructor of art at SUNY Potsdam, is hard at work on her next project—an interactive optical illusion drawn entirely in outlines, with props chosen to help replicate the feeling of a college dormitory dwelling. The “2D Dorm Room” is an immersive art experience that will be revealed in the Lougheed Learning Commons in time for the 2024 LoKo Arts Festival starting May 1.
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‘Human-First Approach’
A standout hockey player in her youth, Olivia Cook ’24 went on to achieve great success as a Division I athlete and make a significant impact in both her Mohawk community of Akwesasne and in remote First Nation communities throughout Canada. Now, she’s a leader at SUNY Potsdam as head coach of the women’s hockey team where she mentors student-athletes, while simultaneously completing her degree in public health.
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A March to Remember
Dr. Ed Portugalrecentlyreturned from a trip to the southwest where he completed his 11th Bataan Memorial Death March—an intensive 26.2-mile trek to honor the more than 60,000 Filipino and American soldiers who were forced to march to confinement camps during World War II.
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'The Gold Standard'
Ever since the inception of SUNY Potsdam’s public health program (formerly community health), internships have been strategically integrated into the curriculum. The culminating capstone experience has allowed students to take the skills they’ve learned in the classroom, apply them in a real-world setting, and then fluidly transition to full-time jobs immediately after receiving their degrees. This semester, nine students are in the field gaining real-world training at sites ranging from Canton-Potsdam Hospital to the Canadian Ministry of Health.
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Breaking the Mold
In a world with rising education costs, Dr. Michael Rygel and Dr. Page Quinton are at the forefront of reducing financial burdens, while also elevating the academic experience for their students. They recently completed an OER textbook on sedimentary geology, full of photos and illustrations from their own research with SUNY Potsdam students and alumni, which is now part of the curriculum in Rygel’s 300-level course.
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Sustainability in Action
Spearheaded by Dr. Jessica Pearson and students from the Department of Environmental Studies, sustainability is taking a major leap forward at SUNY Potsdam this year. Food waste previously destined for the landfill will now be composted at Whitten Family Farms—and in the process the College will be saving money and making a positive impact on the environment.
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Hands-On Learning at HEARTH
Dr. Tim Messner talks about the value of the HEARTH (Hand-crafted, Experiential, Archaeological Research and Teaching Hub), a brand-new applied learning center at SUNY Potsdam.