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SUNY Canton has unveiled two online social networks to help further link today's web-savvy students, prospective students, and alumni with the college. "Similar to social network sites like Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn, we've decided to create our own SUNY Canton specific social networking sites," said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "This is one of the primary ways young people meet and communicate. We want to utilize the technologies that students are using to help ease their transition into college life, or help our alumni reconnect with their alma mater." The college constructed "Be a Roo" for admitted students who plan on attending SUNY Canton in Fall 2008 and "MyCanton" for current students and alumni. Both are user-controlled and self-modifiable networking gateways that allow users to select friends, create a photo gallery, stream music, and communicate via message board or "wall" posts. Be a Roo has an integrated live chat feature...Full story
SUNY Canton Honors Convocation Named for Varick A. Chittenden The 2008 SUNY Canton Honors Convocation has been named in honor of Professor Emeritus Varick A. Chittenden, announced SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "Varick is extremely dedicated to the culture of the North Country," said Kennedy. "During his time at the College, he created courses specifically designed to inform students about the traditions specific to this area." Chittenden was awarded emeritus status in 2001 after 32 years at SUNY Canton. He developed popular courses in American folklore and Images of Rural American Life, established the folk life festival on campus, served as Humanities department chair, ...Full
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SUNY Canton Students Win Upstate New York American Society of Civil Engineers Conference The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter at SUNY Canton won the 2008 Upstate New York ASCE Student Conference last weekend ( at the United States Military Academy at West Point. "Over all it was a very good weekend," noted Andrew Durrin, ASCE Student Chapter Captain and SUNY Canton Civil Engineering Technology student from Plattsburgh. "This was the first year that ASCE offered a conference title and we won it." The students won first place ...Full
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Gay NFL Player Esera Tuaolo at SUNY Canton, Wednesday April 23Despite his incredible size, anti-gay sentiments nearly brought Esera Tuaolo to his knees. Now the 300 pound former Atlanta Falcons Defensive Lineman helps others be their best by embracing their individual truths without fear or intimidation. Tuaolo will be presenting "Alone in the Trenches: My Life as a Gay Man in the NFL" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center Kingston Theater. This event is free and open to the public....Full
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SUNY
Canton Student Redistributes and Recycles Discarded Texts Outdated
books can be problematic in an academic setting. A SUNY Canton student
dedicated to environmental awareness is helping solve the textbook
problem at Southworth Library by redistributing and recycling a number
of books, video tapes, and magazines. Alysia Smith, a Veterinary Science
Technology major from Glens Falls and the President of Student Environmental
Awareness Society (SEAS) found out that the library was disposing
of outdated materials and sprang into action. She rallied other members
SEAS and the college's Green Campus Committee (GCC) to salvage the
ill-fated texts. The college was in the process of having the books
sent to a recycling center through Casella Waste Systems, Inc...Full
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SUNY Canton North Country EMS Program Annual Spring Fling Conference, April 24-26 A helicopter demonstration and course on weapons of mass destruction will be among the highlights of the SUNY Canton North Country Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program's annual Spring Fling Conference. Spring Fling begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 24 at Bonnie Castle Resort in Alexandria Bay with events and activities running through Saturday, April 26. "We extend a warm welcome to all first responders, emergency medical technicians, emergency nurses, and emergency physicians," said Ann M. Smith, Director of the North Country EMS Program Agency. "The conference provides core content material that fulfills continuing medical educations required for EMT certification."...Full
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Blevins
Family Creates SUNY Canton Scholarship A successful family
of highly-respected North Country car dealers have created a scholarship
that will honor their father and help generations of SUNY Canton Automotive
Technology students. "We are dually honored because the Blevins
are a true North Country family and are closely intertwined with the
college," said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. The Blevins
family donated $25,000 for the Leland Blevins Scholarship Endowment...Full
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State
Budget Includes SUNY Canton CARC Project The 2008-09 New
York State budget included $21.2 million for SUNY Canton's new Convocation,
Athletic and Recreation Center (CARC) Project, announced President
Joseph L. Kennedy. "This funding will not only help SUNY Canton build
a new athletic center," Kennedy said, "It will dramatically transform
our entire campus and help bring additional funding and jobs to the
area." In 2006, the College received $18 million to construct ....Full
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SBDC Ribbon Cutting at St. Lawrence Centre, April 23The SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be holding an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, at their new location in the St. Lawrence Centre Mall in Massena. Representatives from the Massena Chamber, SUNY Canton, New York State SBDC Central Offices, Small Business Administration, and Federal, State, County and Local politicians....Full story
SUNY Canton Foundation Campaigns to Honor Harry King
The SUNY Canton Foundation has revealed plans to raise
$100,000 to honor Professor Emeritus Harry E. King, one of the most venerable
and dedicated professors in the college's history. "We'd like to name the Air Conditioning Engineering
Technology Laboratory in Harry's honor," said SUNY Canton President
Joseph L. Kennedy. "In order to secure that right, we will be asking
for donations from Alumni and organizations who know of King's dedication
and commitment to the college and community."....Full story
New York Times Highlights SUNY Canton Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems Program
SUNY Canton was mentioned in The New York Times in the "Business of Green" special section as one of the few colleges offering a degree in Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems....Full story
SUNY Canton Student to be Published for Monkey Lesson
A SUNY Canton Early Childhood student’s monkey business will be highlighted in a national early childhood educator’s publication. Editors of The Mailbox recently informed Jessica Limoges of Ogdensburg that they will be featuring her unique learning game "Find the Monkey." "I start by taking a photograph of a toy monkey hidden in the classroom,"Limoges explained. “Then I cut up the photo into four pieces and write questions about monkeys on the back of each piece.".....Full story
Award-Winning Caribbean Author at SUNY Canton, March
25
A tireless drive to persevere and a
strong work ethic have led Andre M. Porter to become an award-winning
self-published author and poet. Porter will be holding a reading at
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in SUNY Canton's Kingston Theater. The event
is free and open to the public. The author's works include Tears from
My Pen and The Rise and Fall of a Jamaican Don. In 2004 Porter was
awarded Poet of the Year by the Famous Poets Society and was presented
with the Shakespeare Trophy of Excellence. Later that year Andre was
awarded number one Caribbean Author by the Philadelphia Multicultural
Society. The author has been described as highly determined and promotes
a strong work-ethic through his own willingness to succeed…Full story
Women in Construction Day at SUNY Canton, April 12
The
SUNY Canton Canino School of Engineering Technology has created a one-day
series of seminars for women who are considering careers in the construction
fields. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Nevaldine Technology
Center, instructors will be presenting the seminars in an effort to
help eliminate the stereotype that construction is a "e;male-only"e;
profession."e;We will be offering hands-on projects that will highlight
several of our key programs in the building and construction trades,"e;
said David Wells, Dean of the Canino School of Engineering Technology. "e;We
hope to attract more non-traditional workers to the construction fields
with the hopes of showing what options are available upon re-entering…Full story
SUNY Canton Police Academy Receives $15,000 Grant The SUNY Canton David Sullivan St. Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy received a $15,000 Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) grant to bolster police officers' defensive training. "The funds will be used to purchase equipment and provide instructors with live tactics simulation," said Deputy Chief Steven L. Livernois. "By adding high-tech components to an officer's arsenal of training, we hope to further enhance their decision-making skills, reaction and response times"…Full story
Students Honored for Academics at SUNY Canton
Several area residents were among those students at SUNY Canton recently recognized for outstanding academic performance during the Fall 2007 semester. To receive President's List honors, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For Dean's List, full-time students must receive a GPA of 3.25. Part-Time Honors are awarded to students earning at least a 3.25 GPA on six to 11 credit hours. SUNY Canton offers a wide variety …Full story
SUNY Canton Associate Prof. Establishes Criminal Investigation Scholarship
Associate Professor Steven V. Gilbert, Ph.D., recently awarded a brand new scholarship for Criminal Investigation students. Gilbert personally funds the competitive $500 Gilbert Forensic Science Scholarship, which will be awarded to the student who best researches the field of forensics. "I've created an annual poster presentation that will allow students to present their research using both graphics and narratives," Gilbert said. Criminal Investigation students were invited to submit their research in the academic poster format that Gilbert will judge. Meg Boyer of Penfield received the first of the competitive awards."There have been a large number of advances within this field,"…Full story
Employers Fill SUNY Canton Career Fair
The SUNY Canton Career Fair has exceeded capacity
for employers, creating more great opportunities for SUNY Canton students
to secure pre- and post-graduate employment and internships. More than
45 employers will be seeking prospects from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday,
March 4, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center Intramural Gym…Full story
SUNY Canton Idol
Judges and winners gathered together following the conclusion of SUNY Canton Idol, where students displayed
their musical skills…Full story
Bus Overturns, Students OK
Nine SUNY Canton students were among 54 passengers in a bus that overturned early Sunday morning in Northeastern Pennsylvania on a trip from New York City to Syracuse. The students were returning to campus following Winter Break. All of the injured passengers were treated at local hospitals and released. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening…Full story
Security Guard Training Opportunity at SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton will be offering security guard training
classes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in SUNY Canton's Payson
Hall room 111. Both the "Pre-Assignment" course and the eight-hour "Annual
Update" course, which are approved by the Office of Public Safety
and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, will be
offered. Pre-registration is required for this course…Full story
SUNY Canton Assistant Prof Selected for California Training
Haas Automation Inc. has selected SUNY Canton Mechanical
Engineering Technology Assistant Professor Daniel J. Miller out of hundreds
of applicants to attend a two-day training session in Oxnard, Calif.Miller will attend the premier Computer Numerical
Controlled (CNC) machine tool manufacturer’s first educational conference…Full story
SBDC to Host Conference for Women in Entrepreneurship and Business at SUNY Canton
The SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host its second annual women's conference, Women in Entrepreneurship and Business, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center Room 212. "We have planned another great conference and will be adding some new features "…Full story
SUNY Canton to Expand Relations with American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina
SUNY Canton is looking to expand relations with the American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina (AUBiH). SUNY Canton began offering its four-year Financial Services and Information Technology programs to 130 students at AUBiH last fall. This initiative began following a 2006 visit to Canton by Denis Prcic, Chairman of AUBiH. Prcic recently revisited SUNY Canton to develop new joint degrees and work with the high-tech tools that the college uses to deliver its online classes through SUNY CantonOL…Full story
Text Messages to Help Keep SUNY Canton Students Safe
Text messages will help keep SUNY Canton students safe, announced President Joseph L. Kennedy. The college is implementing a system through the New York State Emergency Management Office's (SEMO) NY-Alert emergency notification system. "New York-Alert will allow us to send out alert notifications to faculty, staff and students'…Full story
SUNY Canton Celebrates Foundation's 35th Anniversary
Thirty-five years of creating scholarships and positively impacting people's lives is a fantastic cause for celebration at SUNY Canton. The SUNY Canton Foundation will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary with a benefit dinner to honor several alumni and friends who have been integral forces behind the college's success. The celebration will commence at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in Chaney Dining Center with cocktails and a silent auction followed by dinner and a formal recognition ceremony. …Full story
SUNY Canton Part of Focus the Nation Event
Several SUNY Canton professors will be presenting Teach-Ins to help develop a better understanding of the problems and solutions for climate change, as part of the national call-to-action "Focus the Nation." More than 1,300 colleges from across the country, including all four Associated Colleges of the North Country (SUNY Canton, Clarkson University, SUNY Potsdam, and St. Lawrence University), will be participating in this event. Teach-ins developed in the 1960s as a form of protest. At SUNY Canton, they will be used as a way to broaden points of view and develop
solutions to rising environmental problems…Full story
SUNY Canton Adds Graphic and Multimedia Design Degree
SUNY Canton's newest bachelor's degree focuses on new and emerging
media and the ever-changing methods of communication. Graphic
and Multimedia Design has been approved by the State University of New
York and the New York State Education Department. Students can apply immediately
for the four-year program which will begin next fall. "The goal
of this program is to produce work-ready graduates who know how to utilize
the newest digital and interactive delivery methods,"…Full story
SUNY Canton Offering Instant Admissions Sessions
SUNY Canton admissions counselors will be holding instant admissions sessions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday from Jan. 14 until the first day of Spring Semester, Jan. 21 in the College's French Hall offices. "Students typically must send an application in for review before starting college,"said Jonathan Kent, SUNY Canton Director of Admissions "We can eliminate all of that waiting and give students an answer quickly with instant admissions"
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UNH Dean Becomes SUNY Canton's New Provost
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy announced that a Dean from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has been selected as SUNY Canton's new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. William R. Trumble, Ph.D., of Madbury, N.H., will begin his full-time appointment in March 2008. "Dr. Trumble joins us with an extensive research and administrative background," Kennedy said. "His duties as SUNY Canton Provost will include continuing the college's mission to offer more four-year degrees, the expansion of SUNY Canton OnLine, growth in international programs, and supporting the academic excellence of our students and faculty"…Full story
SUNY Canton Offers New Dental Hygiene Bachelor's Degree
Dental Hygienists looking to advance their careers can now turn to SUNY Canton's newest bachelor's degree. SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy announced the approval and immediate start of a Bachelor of Technology in the Dental Hygiene program. The new four-year Dental Hygiene degree builds upon the college's highly successful two-year program. Program specific courses are slated to begin on January 21, 2008, coinciding with college's spring semester. "The new Dental Hygiene bachelor's degree will enable students and professionals to further progress their careers in a multitude of ways," said Kennedy. "It will open doors to opportunities in areas such as administration, education, pharmaceutical sales,…Full story
SUNY Canton Awards Students in First RooTube Contest
The SUNY Canton RooTube video competition yielded a narrative students' view of campus and original footage of students paddling a canoe across a parking lot. The campus-wide video competition elicited numerous student videographers attempting to capture the elements of college life at SUNY Canton. "Our inaugural year of the RooTube competition inspired some fun and interesting visions of college life," said Vice President of Advancement David M. Gerlach. "The competition culminated with an Academy Award-style gala…Full story
SUNY Canton Fourth in College Blood Drives
The SUNY Canton Criminal Justice club was awarded for saving lives by the pint.The college's club, populated by numerous Criminal Justice and Criminal Investigation students, recently received accolades from SUNY and the American Red Cross for coming in fourth for collections. "It's quite an achievement to come in fourth among all 64 of the SUNY colleges and universities," said SUNY Canton Vice President of Student Affairs Daniel Sweeney. "I am extremely proud of your involvement and dedication to the blood drives…Full story
SUNY Canton Foundation Announces $30,000 in Campus Enhancement Awards
The SUNY Canton Foundation recently awarded $30,000 to faculty, staff, and student campus enhancement projects.
The annual grants distributed increased by $10,000 over the inaugural Campus Enhancement Awards last year, according to Vice President for Advancement David M. Gerlach…Full story
Enbridge Donates to SUNY Canton Solar Project
One of the first steps in laying a solid foundation for SUNY Canton's Athletic and Convocation Center is underway. Workers from SJB Services, Inc., a geotechnical and environmental testing and consulting company…Full story
Site Prep Begins for New Roos' House
One of the first steps in laying a solid foundation for SUNY Canton's Athletic and Convocation Center is underway. Workers from SJB Services, Inc., a geotechnical and environmental testing and consulting company…Full story
Traditional Dance
A Native American dancer spun and danced across the stage of the Kingston Theater, mesmerizing throngs of SUNY Canton students with his flawless performance. Larry Yazzie, an international lecturer, educator, performer, and a world-champion fancy dancer recently visited SUNY Canton for an educational performance,…Full story
SUNY Canton Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Students Awarded Scholarships
Students in SUNY Canton's highly-regarded Air Conditioning Engineering Technology program brought home four scholarships from a recent American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) conference.
The group of students recently traveled to the professional conference as one of their activities through HAC'KERS, their curriculum club.
"The students each wrote an application for the scholarships earlier this year," said Charles A. Stead, an Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Instructor. "They were all very excited…Full story
SUNY Canton Associate Professor Establishes Scholarship
O A SUNY Canton Associate Professor has created a scholarship for students in the Criminal Investigation Program. Each Year, Steven Gilbert will award $500 to a student based on the top investigative forensic science presentation. Specifically, students will be invited to submit presentations on "How Forensic Science Contributes to a Safer Society." "Many of our Criminal Investigation students are very interested in forensic science and interested in pursuing a career in crime scene investigation," Gilbert pointed out. "The Gilbert Forensic Science Scholarship will help encourage students to continue research within…Full story
SUNY Canton Winterterm Expands and Evolves
Online courses are expanding to offer topics of study including sports management and the films of an underground icon during SUNY Canton's 2007 Winterterm semester. Winterterm begins on Dec. 20 and students can register now. The complete listing of courses and online registration are both available at www.canton.edu/winterterm. Specialty courses are among the 34 courses offered this Winterterm, allowing students…Full story
SUNY Canton Students Visit Wind Farm
SUNY Canton Electrical Engineering Technology students recently visited the Noble Environmental Power Wind Farm in Chateaugay to learn more about the installation and operation of wind turbines. The students were invited by Noble's Managing Director, Daniel Haas, who is a 1978 graduate of SUNY Canton…Full story
SUNY Canton Scholars Join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
More than 25 students were inducted into the SUNY Canton Lambda Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Dr. Kenneth Erickson, Interim Dean of the school Liberal Studies, was the keynote speaker at the college's recent induction ceremony. He explained his pride in the honor society's new members by highlighting their ability to reason and their aptitude to think coherently and logically.
"The world needs people like you," he said…Fullstory
SUNY Canton Announces Athletic Facility Plans
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy announced today that the
college will be increasing the size and scope of its future Athletic and
Convocation Center.Site survey, soil investigations and the preliminary design work are
underway with actual construction set to begin in the spring. The new plans
are to build a $36.7 million complex. "We have added an additional…Full story
SUNY Canton Calls for Distinguished Citizen Nominations
SUNY Canton is seeking nominations for the highly-revered Distinguished Citizen Award. The award is decided upon by the College Council at their March 2008
meeting. The award will be presented to the deserving recipient (or recipients) at the college's 100th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2008.
The college gives this prestigious award in recognition of exceptional and distinguished service to the College, to the community, to the State, or to the nation …Full story
SUNY Canton in The Wall Street Journal
Inspired by the powerful impact their donations have made on SUNY Canton, a trio of college donors have placed a message in The Wall Street Journal encouraging others to consider giving to the SUNY Canton Foundation. Alumnus Joel M. Canino '59, classmate Ronald L. Woodcock '59, and benefactor Rachael Bagley were also prompted by a pair of recent articles in The Wall Street Journal and the Chronicle of Higher Education about how donations to rich schools with huge endowments have almost no tangible effects. They mentioned, "Your donation will have little impact at a college
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Last
Comic Standing Comedian Joey Gay at SUNY Canton
Last Comic Standing
finalist Joey Gay is coming back to SUNY Canton for a one night show at 8
pm, Saturday, October 27th in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center's Kingston
Theater. Gay is a comedian and actor from Brooklyn who attended SUNY Canton
in 1989. His comedy draws upon his experiences growing up in Brooklyn as
a younger brother to 5 sisters. While attending SUNY Canton he had his own
WATC campus radio show. "Comedy comes naturally to me," said Gay.
When asked what is funny is he replied…Full story
"Buy In Or Get Out!" Presentation at SUNY Canton October, 23
David Stollman, an active consultant for Greek organizations and overall student life, will be presenting "Buy In or Get Out!" to the SUNY Canton Community at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center's Kingston Theater. There will also be a following program specifically for SUNY Canton's fraternities and sororities at 8:30 p.m. Stollman has been consulting with fraternity chapters, national organizations, and campus Greek Councils for nearly ten years on the subject of recruitment. He has spoken on more than 400 campuses and served on the faculty of numerous university and fraternity leadership conferences nationwide…Full story
Women in Construction Day at SUNY Canton, Nov. 10
A day at SUNY Canton specifically for women aims to eliminate the stereotype that construction is exclusively a man's career choice and will present future training and employment options. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 10 in Nevaldine Technology Center, instructors from the Canino School of Engineering Technology will be presenting Women in Construction Day. "We will be offering hands-on projects that will highlight several of our key programs in the building and construction trades," said David Wells, Dean of the Canino School of Engineering Technology. "We hope to attract more non-traditional workers to the construction fields with the hopes of showing what options are available upon re-entering the workforce or when seeking new careers." The day is comprised of four separate classes that guests are invited to choose from…Full story
SUNY Canton SBDC Has Record Impact on Local Economy
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Canton has had the best year ever, according to Director Dale Rice."The economic impact of the businesses that received our assistance in the past year has almost equaled the total economic impact for our past seven years of operation," Rice said.From Jan. 1, 2006 through September 30, the Canton SBDC's clients recorded more than $24 million in economic impact as compared to the more than $25 million of economic impact reported from 1998 to 2005. The economic impact figure is tabulated by combining investments by entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and economic development agencies which resulted in the opening or expansion of a business.…Full story
SUNY Canton Career Fair Attracts Students, Alumni, and Community Members
High School students, community members and SUNY Canton Students met with prospective employers at SUNY Canton's Career Fair. The Office of Career Services offers the fair each semester as an opportunity for current students, alumni, and community members to meet with recruiters and potentially find a new career. This was the first year that the college invited high school students to the fair, to demonstrate what careers can come following a SUNY Canton education, according to Director of Career Services David Norenberg. "The response was overwhelmingly positive,"…
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Alumnus Helps Fuel a Greener SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton is getting a bit greener with help from Alfred R. Place a graduate of the class of 1949. Place funds a scholarship that helps students research biodiesel solutions within the Alternative and Renewable Energy Applications (AREA) program. This year Place's scholarship was given to Shaun Jones who provided 500 gallons of biodiesel for the college's Maintenance and Ground crews to use in their lawn mowers. Jones created the biodiesel solution with waste cooking oil garnered from Chaney Dining Center. "By running biodiesel, the college helped combat the rising price gasoline while decreasing…
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SUNY Canton Welcomes Governor Spitzer
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy, and his wife, Dine, extended a warm welcome to Governor Eliot L. Spitzer on Tuesday…Full story
Students and Job Seekers Invited to Career Fair at SUNY Canton
Area high school students and North Country job seekers are invited to attend SUNY Canton's Career Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center Intramural Gym. Over 30 companies will be recruiting this year, according to Director of Career Services David Norenberg. Many of the businesses recruit yearly, including highly successful alumni-run companies. "The fair can be the first face-to-face interview for job seekers…Full story
SUNY Canton Foundation Assets Rise Nearly 40 Percent in 2007
A remarkable increase in assets of nearly 40 percent has enabled the SUNY Canton Foundation to award a record number of scholarships this year. Foundation assets have surpassed $14 million, an increase of nearly $4 million from last year's total. The increase was most evident last week, when approximately 200 scholarship recipients attended the Foundation's Scholarship Luncheon with scholarship donors and college officials. Nearly $300,000 in scholarship assistance was represented at the luncheon. This year's event saw not only the largest number of scholarships, but also the largest total dollar amount awarded in college history…Full story
Global Cooling…A Call for Positive Change, Tonight
Guruji Sri Vast, an internationally known advocate for environmental issues, will be presenting "Global Cooling… A Call for Positive Change" at
7 p.m. Wednesday in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center's Kingston Theater. This event was orchestrated by the SUNY Canton Student Environmental Awareness
Society, and is free and open to the public…Full story
Alumnus John
Halford Honored as SUNY Canton Hometown Hero
John
L. Halford of Gouverneur, has joined the growing group of SUNY Canton Alumni
to be honored as a Hometown Hero. Halford joins the prestigious list of Hometown
Heroes by setting up a program to award SUNY Canton scholarships to students
from his high school alma mater. The John L. Halford Memorial Scholarships
are awarded annually to two graduating Gouverneur Central School seniors
planning to pursue a four-year degree at SUNY Canton. He has established
a charitable remainder trust and donates annually to fund the scholarships.
All of the proceeds of his trust will ultimately and permanently fund this
effort…Full story
Early Childhood Conference at SUNY Canton, Oct. 13
The SUNY Canton Early Childhood Program will be hosting their annual Early Childhood Conference from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center. This event is designed for childcare professionals, early childhood educators, parents and students according to Early Childhood Program Director Maureen Maiocco. "Workshops at the conference fulfill mandated professional development requirements…Full story
SUNY Canton University Police Officer Awarded for Saving Life
SUNY Canton University Police Officer Timothy M. Ashley II received the New York State University Police Meritorious Service Commendation for saving the life of a fellow officer.Ashley rescued University Police Lieutenant Brian E. Kurish at a luncheon with SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy last semester. "We were still wondering what was going on when…Full story
Law Enforcement Career Day at SUNY Canton, October 3
The first SUNY Canton Law Enforcement Career Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center Intramural Gym. The event was designed by the Office of Career Services in conjunction with the University Police Department. The event is free and open to the public. SUNY Canton will also be holding its annual Fall Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 16. "The Law Enforcement Career Day is designed to connect law enforcement professionals…Full story
Massena's Bernie Regan Becomes a Hometown Hero
A gift benefiting students from Massena Central High School and SUNY Canton has prompted college officials to create a program called "Hometown Heroes."Long-time SUNY Canton benefactors Bernard C. and Jane Regan have added to their already established Bernard C. Regan Family Endowed Scholarship and turned its focus toward Bernie's high school alma mater in Massena. The total endowment of the Regans' scholarship now exceeds $62,000. The Bernard Creighton Regan Family Scholarship will be awarded annually to a freshman or returning student…Full story
SUNY Canton's Enrollment Second Highest in College History
SUNY Canton's Fall 2007 enrollment is the highest in 32 years and the second highest in school history, topped only by its 1975-76 headcount highpoint. To date, 2,776 students have enrolled which is an increase of 158 students from last year's total of 2,618, which was the fourth highest enrollment figure in the college's history. "The growth in our enrollment not only reflects well on the college, but it's also a tremendous boost to our local economy and businesses," President Joseph L. Kennedy said. "By offering more bachelor's degrees, we're seeing a large increase in the number of transfer, continuing and returning students. Students are transferring here from other two- and four-year schools, and current students are staying here…Full story
SUNY Canton Commemorates Heroes and Honors Lives Lost Sept. 11, 2001
Members of the campus community gather for the sixth anniversary memorial ceremony of Sept. 11, 2001. The event was coordinated by the students from the SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation and Criminal Justice program. …Full story
Massena Memorial Hospital Commits $25k to Maresca Challenge
The Massena Memorial Hospital Foundation has added $25,000 to the growing pool of donations assisting nursing students at SUNY Canton. The gift is part of the Maresca Family Challenge, a scholarship endowment established by Dr. Michael Maresca and his wife Barbara, which has now raised more than $170,000 in donations. Charles F. Fahd, II, Chief Executive Officer of Massena Memorial Hospital, presented SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy with a ceremonial check from the hospital foundation on Sunday at a reception at the Maresca's home in Hannawa Falls."The majority of our nurses are SUNY Canton graduates, and we just hired six more in June after graduation." Fahd said…Full story
SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center Moving to Massena
The SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be moving its base of operations off campus to SUNY Canton's Education Center in Massena's St. Lawrence Centre Mall. "The SBDC has a tremendous track record within the business community," said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "Building on their success and recent re-accreditation, they will be a valuable asset to the community of Massena in addition to the rest of the county"…Full story
SUNY Canton to Remember Victims of Sept. 11
A memorial ceremony in honor of the victims and heroes of Sept. 11 will be held at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday outside of SUNY Canton's Payson Hall facing Dana Athletic Center. Students from SUNY Canton's Criminal Justice and Criminal Investigation programs will be hosting the event. "The ceremony offers all of us the chance to remember and reflect on the fateful events of that sad day," said Assistant Professor of Criminal Investigation William J. Fassinger. "We'd like to especially invite our area firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical personnel" …Full story
SUNY Canton's Fall Festival and Family Weekend
Begins Sept. 28
SUNY Canton will be holding an open-air farmer's market in addition to its annual craft show, cruise-in car show, and college open house at its upcoming Fall Festival and Family Weekend. SUNY Canton Admissions will be conducting its first Open House of the year beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, in French Hall. Admissions counselors will be assisting prospective students and key faculty members will be on-hand to provide information on the college's 13 bachelor's degrees and 22 associate degree programs…Full story
Rev. Timothy G. Canaan Named University Police Chaplain
The 12 members of the SUNY Canton University Police department have put their faith in someone of phenomenal conviction.The Rev. Timothy G. Canaan of Canton was recently named University Police Chaplain…Full story
Cross Country Teams Running in Historical Event
History will unfold this Saturday when the SUNY Canton men's and women's cross country teams compete at the SUNYIT Invitational in Utica. The competition will mark the first four-year athletic event in the college's storied history. The Kangaroos completed the transition from a two-year athletic program to a four-year athletic program this past year when they joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). SUNY Canton will compete in the Sunrise Conference…Full story
Pepsi-Cola
Ogdensburg Purchases Scoreboards for SUNY Canton's New Fields
Pepsi-Cola
Ogdensburg, Inc. has purchased two custom-made outdoor scoreboards for SUNY
Canton's new all-weather, lighted synthetic turf soccer field and new baseball
field. Construction on the new fields and the installation of the scoreboards
are expected to be completed early this fall. "The scoreboards will be
one of the most prominent additions to our new fields," said SUNY Canton
President Joseph L. Kennedy…Full
story
SUNY Canton Welcomes 13 New Faculty Members
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy welcomed 13 new faculty members to the college during his annual state-of-the-campus address.
"Each new employee will help the college expand and grow,"…Full story
SUNY Canton held its Opening Convocation, the official ceremony welcoming new students to the college and their respective schools…Full story
Study Abroad Fair at SUNY Canton, September 11
The State University of New York (SUNY) Study Abroad program will be holding a Study Abroad Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 11 on the first floor of the Richard W. Miller Campus Center at SUNY Canton. Representatives from colleges or universities offering study abroad programs will be available to share the opportunities to take college courses overseas. SUNY Canton will also be unveiling plans to send students to China for a three-week study abroad program next summer…Full story
SUNY Canton Opening Convocation to Welcome New Students
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy and the college's academic community will be welcoming approximately 800 first-year students to SUNY Canton at the College's Opening Convocation at 11:30 a.m. August 27 on the Roselle Academic Plaza.
"The celebration of Opening Convocation allows us to happily observe the start of the academic year with all the growth and great things that it promises," Kennedy said. "This is the college's 101st year of students beginning the education that will lead them to a career."…Full story
Lights,
Kangaroos, Action!
Contractors are installing the lights as part of the $1.8 million dollar project
that will put the first synthetic turf field on campus…Full story
Newly Painted Kangaroos Bound Across SUNY Canton
Members of the Athletic Department, assisted by University Police, added a new Kangaroo to the SUNY Canton entryway. The three-color logo was painted by (l to r) Diane Para, Director of Athletics and Assistant Dean of Students, Tim Mickle, Men's Baseball Coach, Teresa Minckler, Women's Soccer Coach, and Craig Woods, Men's Basketball Coach…Full story
Learn to Ride a Motorcycle Safely at SUNY Canton
There are limited spaces available in the Basic Rider Motorcycle Course at SUNY Canton. State-certified motorcycle safety instructors from Adirondacks and Beyond Motorcycle tours present the courses which consist of one evening of in-class training from 6 to 9 p.m., and two days of motorcycle riding skills and safety 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Motorcycles are provided as part of the program…Full story
SUNY Canton Craft Fair Offers Venue for Artisans, September 29
SUNY Canton will be holding its Annual Craft Fair in conjunction with Fall Festival and Family Weekend on Saturday, September 29 in the Miller Campus Center Intramural Gym. If you are a craftsperson or vendor, and would like to set up a booth to sell your unique wares, or would like more information about the event, contact the SUNY Canton Campus Activities Office at 315-386-7315…Full story
SUNY Canton Future Veterinarian Receives Three Scholarships
A SUNY Canton student who hopes to become a veterinarian has secured enough scholarships to completely finance her final year of college. Jessica Cornell of Henderson recently received $1,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. She also received a $4,350 Allan P. and Catherine Barnett Newell Endowed Scholarship and a $1,000 North Country Scholarship. Combined, the three scholarships have paid for her final year in the Veterinary Science Technology program. "Jessica is a great example of the success of the SUNY Canton Foundation," said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "I am quite confident that this support will benefit her far beyond her college studies"…Full story
SUNY Canton Receives Scholarship Gift of Nearly $1 Million
For the second time in less than three years, SUNY Canton Alumnus Joel M. Canino has given his alma mater one of its largest donations in college history. Recent Baldwinsville C.W. Baker High School graduate Jacob M. Neely will be the first to benefit from Canino's gift. Neely will receive $25,000 in scholarship assistance over the next two years, as a student in SUNY Canton's Air Conditioning Engineering Technology program. Canino, who gave the college a $2 million gift in December of 2004, and his former high school classmate George F. "Fred" Dennison have donated nearly $1 million…Full story
Why Wait? Instant Admissions at SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton's admissions counselors are now conducting instant admissions, enabling prospective students who have not yet applied to begin college this fall. "Instant admission sessions eliminate the processing time and waiting," said Director of Admissions Jonathan D. Kent. "With the proper forms, we are able to make a decision within minutes of reviewing an application." Instant admissions are underway and will run through the first day of classes on Tuesday, August 28, at SUNY Canton…Full story
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Donates $25,000 to SUNY Canton's Maresca Family Challenge
Canton-Potsdam Hospital has donated $25,000 towards the SUNY Canton Nursing program as part of the Maresca Family Challenge. The announcement was made at a press conference on Friday, July 20, at the hospital."We are here for a much larger purpose than a check presentation," said Canton-Potsdam Hospital President and CEO David B. Acker. "We are brought together by a common concern regarding the critical shortage of nurses in this country and our community. Canton-Potsdam Hospital wants to be an exception in America and have a steady pool of local nurses." The Maresca Family Challenge was announced on May 14 …Full story
New Athletic Fields Under Construction
Construction is progressing
on the new all-weather, lighted, synthetic turf field for soccer
and lacrosse and the new men's baseball field at SUNY Canton. The fields
are slated to be completed later this summer with anticipation of a
Kangaroos home game this Fall…Full story
SUNY Canton Chief of Staff Named Dean at Yakima Community College
SUNY Canton Chief of Staff Carli Schiffner has been selected to serve as the new Dean of Arts and Sciences at Yakima Valley Community College in Washington. Schiffner will begin her new position in late July."Carli has been an integral part of our management team during one of the most progressive and successful eras in the college's history," said President Joseph L. Kennedy. "Given her accomplishments as an administrator and professor combined with her academic credentials, it's not a surprise that another college would recruit her to join their staff. I'm certain she will continue to be tremendously successful. We're going to miss Carli both professionally and personally, but we are happy for her and her family"…Full story
Law Enforcement Academy Receives Ethics Training Donation
Police officers from the North Country and beyond recently benefited from a donation provided by the Institute for Ethical Behavior, Inc. The David Sullivan/St. Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy hosted an ethics instructors training course to law enforcement officers. Among the course topics were the historical and philosophical significance of ethics coupled with the modern consequences for officers. "The Ethics course was made possible by a $1,000 donation from the Institute for Ethical Behavior," said University Police Deputy Chief and academy director Steven L. Livernois. "Their funding helps the academy bring in guest instructors for police officers who will benefit from their expertise"…Full story
International Students Visiting SUNY Canton This Summer
Students from Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia and Kherson State University in Ukraine will be coming to SUNY Canton and the college is looking for North Country families to host the international visitors on the weekends. Approximately 15 students will be traveling from Russia and Ukraine to take summer classes from July 9 to August 17. During the week, the students will be living in the college's residences. "We are hoping that these students will be able to spend some weekends with families who have college-age children or high school seniors living at home," said Jodi L. Revill, Special Assistant to the Provost. "By spending a few days with families from the community, these students will be totally immersed in our culture and learn even more from their experience here in the North Country"…Full story
SUNY Canton Summer Enrollment Hits Record High
SUNY Canton has hit an all-time summer enrollment high already and the college is continuing to accept students for two more sessions slated to begin on June 25 and July 30.
"We've had 715 students enroll in classes so far," noted SUNY Canton Interim Provost Pauline A. Graveline. "Nearly 75 percent of students (more than 530 students) are joining the college through SUNY Canton Online"…Full story
Small Business Development Center Counselor and Two Businesses Receive Accolades
A SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) business advisor and two of the businesses the agency works with have won prestigious business awards. Business Advisor Michelle Collins' counseling has helped women entrepreneurs and young business people from across the North Country, and now, has earned her a Lead by Example Award through the New York State SBDC. Additionally, the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, under the direction of Karen M. St. Hilaire, was selected as the 2007 Home-Based Business Champion for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Region II, and Sandy Maine, founder of SunFeather Natural Soap Company in Parishville received the Small Business Excellence Award also through the SBA.…Full story
SUNY Canton Athletic Director Receives Prestigious President's Award
Things have been hopping in the SUNY Athletic Department all year, even prior to the arrival of the Kangaroos. SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy has awarded the 2007 President's Meritorious Service Award to Assistant Dean of Students and Athletic Director Diane J. Para. This year included acceptance into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)…Full story
SUNY Canton Alumni Weekend, June 8-10
SUNY Canton's annual Alumni Weekend festivities will be held Friday, June 8, through Sunday, June 10.
Some of the highlights at this year's reunion include:
- The second annual Clam Bake and Chicken Barbeque honoring the class of 1982 from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 8, in the Roselle Academic Plaza, just outside of the Richard W. Miller Campus Center. Music will be provided by Fred and the Eds, a favorite band at the college.
- The alumni golf outing will be starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, at Potsdam Country Club.
- A "Murder Mystery Dinner" from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 9, in Chaney Dining Center presented by Finger Lakes, Ltd., theatrical troupe. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $35 through the SUNY Canton Foundation and the evening includes admission to the President's reception…Full story
Students Honored for Academics at SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy announced that more than 500 students have been recognized for their academic excellence during the Spring 2007 Semester. To receive President's List honors, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For Dean's List, students must receive a GPA of 3.25. Part-Time Honors are awarded to students earning at least a 3.25 GPA for six to 11 credit hours…Full story
SUNY Canton and Moscow State to Expand Relations
Several academic administrators from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) in Russia recently visited SUNY Canton to build upon the strengths of the two colleges' dual degree program. "We are looking to create a deeper partnership and expand upon our existing programs," noted Pauline A. Graveline, School of Liberal Studies and Support Services Dean. "We are finding that many possibilities for academic development and professional development, and overall collegiate expansion exist through SUNY Canton OnLine" …Full story
Murder Mystery Dinner Comes to SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton will be hosting a classic "who done it" style murder mystery dinner and community members are invited to help crack the case. The college will step back in time to prohibition-era Chicago, as a group of guest detectives attempt to solve a Dick Tracey style caper during the "Murder Mystery Dinner" from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 9, in Chaney Dining Center. The event is being presented by Finger Lakes, Ltd., a theatrical group that specializes in intrigue…Full story
SUNY Canton Steel Bridge Team Finishes 7th in Nation
A year's worth of hard work, diligence, and practice have led a group of SUNY Canton students to another top ten finish in the national Civil Engineers/American Institute of Steel Construction (ASCE/AISC) Steel Bridge competition…Full story
Math Lab Coordinator Receives College Council Award
Math Lab Coordinator Linda Crowner's ability to respond to the evolving needs of students led her to be recognized with the SUNY Canton College Council's 2007 Excellence in College Service award…Full story
SUNY Canton Grounds Supervisor Lauded by College Council
Grounds Supervisor Stanley Wilson received the 2007 Employee Recognition Award presented by the SUNY Canton College Council. Wilson is a "hands-on" leader who takes pride in his job and the appearance of SUNY Canton.…Full story
SUNY Canton Salutes Law Enforcement Academy Graduates
Canton resident Jennifer D. Jutkofsky has earned two master's degrees, a SUNY Canton associate degree, and now a badge.
Jutkofsky, who is no stranger to graduation ceremonies, will be among the newest North Country police officers participating in SUNY Canton's David Sullivan St. Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy commencement at 6 p.m. Friday, May 18, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center Kingston Theater. Jutkofsky will be joining the Lowville Village Police Department. She earned a Criminal Justice associate degree from SUNY Canton in 1993, a master of arts in Speech from Kansas State University in 2002, and a master of arts in Education from Citadel Military College in 2003. She said she decided to seek a career in law enforcement after her U.S. military service. She is currently in the U.S. Navy reserves and has previously worked for two police agencies in Charleston, S.C.…Full story
Sweetgrass Foundation Founders Honored by SUNY Canton
The co-founders of the Sweetgrass Foundation, a private charitable institution dedicated to the enrichment of life in the North Country, will be awarded the SUNY Canton College Council's 2007 Distinguished Citizen Award. Catherine B. Newell
and Allan P. Newell
will be honored at the college's 99th Commencement Ceremony held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, outdoors on the Edson A. Martin Athletic Fields. Catherine Barnett Newell
represents the fifth generation of her family to make her home in St. Lawrence County. She is well known for her commitment to the area, as evidenced by her volunteerism and extraordinary personal efforts to make things happen throughout the North Country, not the least of which includes SUNY Canton's very own Newell Veterinary Technology Center…Full story
SUNY Canton Celebrates Commencement
More than 700 students are eligible to participate in SUNY Canton's 99th Commencement Ceremonies beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, on the Edson A. Martin Athletic Fields. The event will be held outdoors for the first time in recent memory and perhaps in college history. The Graduates:
Criminal Justice was the most popular major among graduates with 108 students receiving their associate degree in that field. Seventy-five graduates received associate degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies, making it the second most popular major, followed by Nursing with 69 students and Business Administration with 62 graduates. The most bachelor's degrees were awarded in Criminal Investigation. It was the fifth most popular major overall with 60 graduates. The certificate program with the highest number of graduates was the Health Science Career Studies major with 55 students. It was also the sixth largest major overall…Full story
Maresca Family Issues Challenge and Donates $100,000 to SUNY Canton's Nursing Program
Canton-Potsdam Hospital's Chief of Radiology and Chief of Staff announced a $100,000 donation to the SUNY Canton Nursing program today and challenged other alumni and friends to join them in further supporting the educational needs of future nursing students at the college. The Maresca Family Challenge is designed to create a circle of giving and inspire others to do the same. The Marescas committed to making a minimum gift of $100,000 to establish the Dr. Michael and Barbara Maresca Family Endowment for Nursing Education. They have also challenged SUNY Canton's Advancement Division, the Development Office, alumni, and friends to raise a matching $100,000 for the nursing program. The Maresca Family Challenge is part of the SUNY Canton Centennial Campaign, and it is hoped to raise a total of $400,000 in support of the Nursing program …Full story
SUNY Canton Commencement Moves Outdoors
For the first time in recent memory and perhaps in college history, SUNY Canton will conduct its Commencement outdoors. The College's 99th Commencement Ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. under a tent on the Edson A. Martin Athletic Fields on Saturday, May 19. SUNY Chancellor John R. Ryan will be the keynote speaker at the event. College officials moved the event outdoors …Full story
Dr. Jeremy D. Brown Selected President of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
SUNY Canton Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jeremy D. Brown has been selected to serve as the next president of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's (PASSHE) Board of Governors made the selection this week at the conclusion of a national search. Dr. Brown will begin his tenure at Edinboro on July 1. He will replace Dr. Frank G. Pogue, who has served as the University's president since July 1996. Dr. Pogue plans to retire June 30…Full story
SUNY Canton Associate Professor Lauded by Chancellor
SUNY Canton Associate Professor of Nursing Mary Jane Doelger has been honored with the esteemed Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, an accolade presented for her unique, engaging, and captivating learning methods. SUNY Chancellor John R. Ryan will be personally presenting Doelger with her award at SUNY Canton's 99th Commencement Ceremony held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19. Mrs. Doelger is a 1982 alumna of SUNY Canton, with an associate degree in Nursing. She went on for her bachelor's in Nursing from SUNYIT. In the 1990s, while working at St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg and raising a family…Full story
Criminal Investigation Student Wins Outstanding Graduate Award
Excellence inside and outside the classroom has led Criminal Investigation graduate Gina Cosamano to be named SUNY Canton's Baccalaureate Level Outstanding Graduate. She had previously earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice at SUNY Canton and is now graduating with a four-year degree. "Gina was an outstanding student," Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biology Nicole Heldt said. "She is very personable, friendly, and has a great sense of humor. She is definitely a high achiever"…Full story
Canton's Marti King MacArthur Wins SUNY Canton's Distinguished Alumna Award
SUNY Canton will recognize an alumna's years of loyalty and dedication with an Honorary Alumna Award at the college's upcoming 99th Commencement Ceremony held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, in Alumni Gymnasium at Dana Athletic Center. Marti King MacArthur's volunteerism both on campus and throughout the North Country has dramatically and positively influenced a countless number of individuals. MacArthur currently serves on the United Helpers Board of Directors and has used her leadership abilities to help the organization move forward with a major capital campaign. She is active with the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild, St. Mary's Church and the Hugh C. Williams Parent Teacher Association. "Marti has immersed herself in the community of Canton and is a marvelous representation of the college," said Assistant Director of Development Julie Parkman…Full story
SUNY Canton Professor Rosanna M. Moser Receives Distinguished Faculty Recognition
Businesses that hire SUNY Canton students from the Office Technology program know they are getting career-minded, work-ready professionals. Professor of Office Technology Rosanna M. Moser makes sure of it. Moser has received the 2007 Distinguished Faculty Award and will be among the faculty, staff, and scholars highlighted at the college's 99th Commencement Ceremony held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, in Alumni Gymnasium at Dana Athletic Center. She is known for her own professional, courteous demeanor and her diligent efforts to make sure students are equally prepared with immediately marketable skills…Full story
SUNY Canton Students Compete at West Point Physics Conference
Robots and fuel cells powered SUNY Canton student research for a recent American Physical Society (APS) and the American Association of Physics Teachers competition at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Tonya Buddie, an Engineering Science student from Cato, Heidi Tessmer, a Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies student from Gouverneur and Trey Theobald, an Engineering Science student from Victor, took second place for their poster presentation about fuel cell experimentation…Full story
SUNY Canton Students Build House for Sale
The house that SUNY Canton students built is looking for a home. Students from SUNY Canton's Construction and Engineering Technology programs are building a three-bedroom, one-family modular home that will be completed by the end of the semester. The house is currently for sale and can be viewed at the college. "This is a great example of the hands-on approach we take toward educating our students," said Dean of Canino School of Engineering David Wells. "This will be a beautiful home and the workmanship will be thoroughly inspected and approved. It will be a source of pride for our students and professors"…Full story
Two Associate Level Outstanding Graduates Win Chancellor's Award for Academics
A future doctor and an upcoming educator are both recipients of the 2007 Associate Level Outstanding Graduate award at SUNY Canton.
Further highlighting their outstanding academic success, Tiffany Dailey, an Early Childhood student from Chase Mills, and Mbaye Diop, a Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies student from New York City, were also both recipients of the 2007 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.
Both students will receive their Associate Level Outstanding Graduate award at SUNY Canton's 99th Commencement Ceremony.
"The Chancellor's Award for Excellence is given to the best and the brightest students across the SUNY System," said Ryan. "I commend the campus presidents and their faculty and staff for discovering and enhancing student excellence throughout the year."…Full story
Steel Bridge Team to give Community Demonstration, Saturday
The SUNY Canton Steel Bridge Team will be assembling their bridge for the public to see from 11 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at Coakley Ace Hardware Carpet One in Canton. The Steel Bridge Team recently swept the Upstate New York Regional Competition and is preparing to travel to the 2007 National Competition scheduled for May 25 and 26 at California State University, in Northridge, California…Full story
Breaking Benjamin Concert at SUNY Canton, May 9
The progressive rock band Breaking Benjamin with special guests Shelflyfe will be performing at SUNY Canton. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in Dana Athletic Center Alumni Auditorium…Full story
Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society Welcomes New Members
Chi Alpha Epsilon honor society recently inducted 26 SUNY Canton students for their academic performance, announced President Joseph L. Kennedy.SUNY Canton's Chi Alpha Epsilon chapter recognizes the academic achievements of students in the College's Educational Opportunity Program and those being served by the College's Student Support Services. Its purposes are to promote continued high academic standards, to foster increased communication among its members, and to honor academic excellence achieved by those students. The honor society's motto is "The tassel is worth the hassle."…Full story
"The Last Town on Earth" Author to Visit SUNY Canton, April 25
Epidemic sickness is on many minds following the reports of outbreaks of the bird flu and other widespread illnesses, even here in the North Country. Isolation may seem like the key to keeping family and communities healthy during outbreaks. However, an unfortunate series of events made isolation tactics appear futile in Thomas Mullen's historical novel "The Last Town on Earth"…Full story
Two More SUNY Canton Faculty Earn Doctoral Degrees
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy recently lauded two School of Health, Science, and Professional Studies faculty members for completing their doctoral degrees…Full story
Professional Clothing Fair at SUNY Canton May 9
College students, members of the community, and new professionals in need of business attire are invited to SUNY Canton's Professional Clothing Fair…Full story
SUNY Canton Gospel Choir Spring Concert, April 21
The SUNY Canton Anointed Voices Gospel Choir will be holding a spring concert at 5:30 p.m. April 21, in the Kingston Theater, located in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center…Full story
SUNY Canton Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Play "The Yellow Dress"
SUNY Canton will be hosting the play "The Yellow Dress" as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the Kingston Theater in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center. Admittance is free and the event is open to the public. The Yellow Dress is a one-woman educational show portraying the lives of five victims of sexual violence…Full story
Applications on the Rise at SUNY Canton
Applications to attend SUNY Canton this fall are up nearly 20 percent from last year and almost 30 percent from five years ago. Acceptances to the College are up by similar percentages…Full story
SUNY Canton Set for North Country Sustainable Energy Fair
A number of SUNY Canton students and faculty from the Alternative and Renewable Energy Applications (AREA) program are taking a hands-on approach to tackle the growing energy crisis. At the North Country Energy Fair on April 27 to 29, those students and faculty will be joined by members of the North Country community who take an active role in changing how energy is harnessed and used…Full story
Online Explosion Highlights SUNY Canton Summer Course Offerings
An extraordinary increase in the number of online courses highlights the upcoming Summer Session at SUNY Canton. Registration for courses begins this Monday, April 16. Fifty-five online courses are being offered through SUNY Canton Online, also known as SUNY Canton OL, and 27 courses are available in classrooms on campus. Additionally, the college will be offering a Pain Management course at its Dental Hygiene facility in Rome, N.Y. A record number of almost 500 students participated in last year's Summer Session. SUNY Canton officials anticipate that number will be topped again this year. "We're simply responding to the incredible demand for our online courses," said SUNY Canton Provost Jeremy D. Brown. "We've increased the number of online summer offerings from 20 in 2005, and 30 last year, to 55 this summer. We had record highs in enrollment last summer and this past Winterterm, and we anticipate another new high this summer."…Full story
Chancellor John R. Ryan to Address 2007 SUNY Canton Graduates
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy has announced that SUNY Chancellor John R. Ryan will be the keynote speaker at the college's 99th Commencement Ceremony. Commencement begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, in the Alumni Gymnasium in Dana Athletic Center. "Chancellor Ryan has been a tremendous leader not only for the State University of New York system, but throughout his career," said Kennedy. "SUNY Canton has benefited from his guidance and dedication. Our graduating students will benefit immensely from listening to such an accomplished professional." Recently, Ryan addressed the SUNY Canton College Foundation Board of Directors at a meeting in Naples, Fla., which was simultaneously broadcast at SUNY Canton. He highlighted the remarkable growth in the Foundation's assets which grew from $1 million in 1993, to $5 million in 2004, to over $12 million in 2006. Since 2000, the SUNY Canton College Foundation has provided over $6 million in scholarships and other support…Full story
SUNY Canton Steel Bridge Team Continues Regional Dominance
The SUNY Canton American Society of Civil Engineers/American Institute of Steel Construction (ASCE/AISC) Steel Bridge Team took first place in the Upstate New York regional competition on Saturday.The overall order of finish among the 10 competing teams was as follows: SUNY Canton, The University of Quebec Ecole de Technologie Superieure in Montreal, Clarkson University, Hudson Valley Community College, Rochest