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SUNY Canton Numbers on the Rise: Online Winterterm Exceeds Expectations and Applications on the Rise for 2009 The SUNY Canton Winterterm session saw more than 500 students start courses on Monday, making it the College’s largest online Winterterm session to date. Winterterm enrollment increased more than 40 percent from last year and has nearly tripled since 160 students were enrolled in the first Winterterm session in 2005-2006...Full Story

SUNY Canton Moves to Four-Day Academic Schedule: Courses offered Monday through Thursday next semester SUNY Canton will be switching to a four-day academic schedule beginning in Spring 2009 in an effort to cut operating costs and increase sustainability across campus. On-campus courses will be offered primarily from Monday through Thursday under SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy’s plan to reduce expenditures in the light of the state’s system-wide budget cuts. ”...Full Story

Ogdensburg Attorney Donates $5,000 to SUNY Canton A longtime SUNY Canton supporter and prominent Ogdensburg attorney has contributed $5,000 toward his scholarship. Preston C. Carlisle, who has been practicing law for more than 45 years, made his generous donation despite downturns in the economy, noted Peggy S. Levato, Director of Alumni and Development....Full Story

SUNY Canton Releases New OL Web Pages SUNY Canton has revamped the look and feel of the SUNY Canton OnLine (SUNY Canton OL) web pages. “For many future SUNY Canton students, the OL page is the first point of contact with the college,” noted Molly Mott, Dean of Academic Services and Retention. “It is important that we maintain a site that is both user-friendly and attractive.” During the Fall 2008 Semester more than 1150 students were taking at least one of the College’s 104 online courses through SUNY Canton OL, and approximately 285 students were taking courses online only. ...Full Story

SUNY Canton Alumna Donates More Than $100,000 Alumna Barbara “Bobbi” Butler Burnham, class of 1946, is hoping that her recent gift to the SUNY Canton Foundation helps to show others the importance of giving during a troubled economy. Burnham has made a donation of more than $100,000 to the Foundation to directly help current and future students defray the costs of attending college.“When the economy spirals downward, students are among those that are impacted the most,” said Burnham. “That’s why it’s so important to give now and make sure that qualified, hard-working students are able to pursue their dreams and aspirations.”...Full Story

SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation Students Join Honor Society The SUNY Canton Chapter of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society recently welcomed several new members. “There are many levels of pride associated with being inducted into an honor society,” noted Steven V. Gilbert, Associate Professor of Criminal Investigation and Alpha Phi Sigma faculty advisor. “There is a personal pride in one’s own accomplishments, coupled with a pride in one’s peers, in addition to the pride in knowing that you are part of an organization that rewards success.”...Full Story

SUNY Canton and S.L.U. Math Profs Write Student-Friendly Textbook Two North Country college professors adopted a student-oriented, conversational writing style and integrated real world applications when they wrote their newly-published book on Linear Algebra. McGraw Hill recently published “Introduction to Linear Algebra with Applications” by Daniel J. Gagliardi, assistant professor of mathematics at SUNY Canton and James DeFranza, professor of mathematics, computer science, and statistics at St. Lawrence University. Their motivation was to create an engaging text that students could read on their own to learn the fundamental ideas of linear algebra....Full Story

SUNY Canton Contests Yield Creative and Original Student Work Several SUNY Canton students picked up awards during recent campus photo and song contests.Among the winners of the recent Roo Song Contest sponsored by the Student Affairs department were Okyere Twumasi’s rap “That’s My SUNY Canton” and a swinging country melody “A UCan Roo” by Nursing student Glenn Federman. Approximately 20 students entered the Paysonian yearbook photography contest this year. Among those who submitted winning photos were...Full Story

SUNY Canton Foundation Awards $20,000 to Promote College Growth The SUNY Canton Foundation awarded approximately $20,000 to fund student, faculty, and staff campus enhancements. This the third year that the Foundation has sponsored the Campus Enhancement Award program, according to Vice President for Advancement David M. Gerlach...Full Story

SUNY Canton Unveils New Television Commercials SUNY Canton officials recently announced the release of the college’s latest television commercials. “Our newest commercials highlight our beautiful campus and its dedicated faculty, staff, and student populations,” noted SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. “They also embody the mission of SUNY Canton, by highlighting many of our programs that prepare students to enter rewarding careers.”...Full Story

SUNY Canton Students Excel in Math Competition Several SUNY Canton students placed among the best in the state in the annual NYSMATYC Math League Competition. “Our students performed exceptionally well,” said Jiayuan Lin, assistant professor of Mathematics, who coordinated the college’s efforts in the competition. “All of our students demonstrated a deep understanding of math concepts and problem solving abilities.”...Full Story

Prestigious Scholarships Awarded to Four SUNY Canton Students Four SUNY Canton Air Conditioning Engineering Technology students were recently awarded prestigious scholarships, including one national scholarship that will virtually cover all of a Potsdam native’s spring semester costs. For the second year in a row, Benjamin D. LaRose has received an...Full Story

Free Car Winterization Seminar at SUNY Canton The SUNY Canton Automotive Technology department will be offering a free car winterization seminar from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Automotive Laboratory in Nevaldine Technology Center South Room 123...Full Story

SUNY Canton Winterterm Continues to Grow SUNY Canton’s online Winterterm semester will be offering more courses than ever in its four-year history. Nearly 50 courses will be offered through SUNY Canton OnLine. The courses begin on Dec. 22 and conclude on January 14. Registration is easy and has already begun online...Full Story

SUNY Canton Lauds Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inductees SUNY Canton students were recently recognized for their academic excellence through their induction into the Lambda Eta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Phi Theta Kappa was formed in 1918 and has become the largest and the most prestigious honor society serving associate-level students around the world. As members, students must maintain a high grade point average and stay involved with the community through service-oriented projects...Full Story

Grass Grant Ignites SUNY Canton Study A team of SUNY Canton professors are weeding out a solution to the energy crisis with help from a $159,000 New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) grant. Native northern New York grasses and weeds may be pelletized to create clean-burning heating sources, according to Michael J. Newtown, director of the college’s alternative and renewable energy systems program...Full Story

Former Slave and Award Winning Humanitarian to Speak at SUNY Canton, November 14 An upcoming SUNY Canton guest speaker helps children escape the horrors he once faced as a childhood slave in Africa.
Anywar Ricky Richard, who is the 2008 Harriett Tubman Committee Freedom Award Winner, will be...Full Story

SUNY Canton Seeks Distinguished Citizen Nominations SUNY Canton is seeking nominations for its annual College Council Distinguished Citizen Award, to be presented at its Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2008. Since 1976, the College has given this prestigious award in recognition of exceptional, unusual, and distinguished service to SUNY Canton, to the community, to the state, or to the nation...Full Story

SUNY Canton Honor Society Supports Renewal House SUNY Canton’s Lambda Eta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society members recently made a donation to the St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House as part of their Project Graduation. Through Project Graduation, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapters all over the United States and Canada collect donations...Full Story

Two North Country Students Receive Inaugural E.J. Noble Guild Nursing Scholarships Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s E.J. Noble Guild recently awarded two newly-created scholarships to a pair of North Country students attending SUNY Canton. “The E.J. Noble Guild at Canton Potsdam Hospital recognizes the importance of nursing education and the need to have well-trained nursing professionals in the North Country,” said Judy Chase, President of the E.J. Noble Hospital Guild...Full Story

Discussion: The Financial Crisis and the North Country A “Financial Meltdown” discussion with SUNY Canton professors from the school of Business and Liberal Arts will be held at noon Friday, Oct. 24, in Payson Hall Room 205. The discussion is targeted for those without a financial background interested in the current economic climate, how the meltdown happened and...Full Story

Disney Institute Coming to SUNY Canton, Oct. 23 The world famous Disney Institute is coming to SUNY Canton to help area businesses put a little magic into the way they conduct business. Representatives from the Disney Institute will be presenting “The Disney Keys to Excellence” on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center’s Kingston Theater. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the first of four sessions starting promptly at 8 AM. The program is being offered through the SUNY Canton Office of Lifelong Learning....Full Story

SUNY Canton Automotive Technology Program Receives National Certification SUNY Canton’s automotive technology program has received the highest level of national certification following an extensive review and analysis. The program received certification by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). It gives the already-renowned program instant credibility nationwide and will assist graduates in their career pursuits anywhere in the nation...Full Story

SUNY Canton Students Raise over $4,800 for Canton Fire DepartmentThe SUNY Canton First Year Experience (FYE) program raised more than $4,800 for the Canton Volunteer Fire Department during their eight-hour relay on Sept. 27. The college has hosted the student-staffed relay fundraiser for four years and has annually contributed all donations to charitable life-saving organizations. Pictured are Chris Marquart, Men’s Cross Country Coach and Assistant Director of Residence Life presenting a check from donations received from the event to Canton Volunteer Firefighter Michael Morgan while First Year Experience students applaud....Full Story

SUNY Canton Career Fair Creates Career Opportunities Community members are invited to join SUNY Canton students and more than 30 businesses at SUNY Canton’s Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center Intramural Gym. “By the time they walk across the stage at graduation, nearly 75 percent of our students already have jobs or plans to continue their education,” said SUNY Canton Director of Career Services David Norenberg. “This Career Fair plays an important role in that process. The interaction between students and employers directly contributes to our graduates’ success.”...Full Story

Building Analyst Training at SUNY Canton, Oct. 6 A new training series at SUNY Canton will help contractors ensure that homes stay warmer this winter. SUNY Canton will be offering a building analyst training beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in Nevaldine Technology Center Room 101. The five-day training session consists of four classroom sessions followed by two field sessions that will lead to full energy audit certification...Full Story

SUNY Canton President Plans Continued Growth Despite State Budget Cuts SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy called for innovation and thoughtful planning in order to overcome the state’s budget cuts to the SUNY System and SUNY Canton during a Faculty Assembly meeting on Tuesday. Kennedy said the College’s extraordinary growth and previous long term planning will help SUNY Canton continue to thrive despite inevitable decreases in state support. Enrollment at the college is at an all-time high with more than 3,000 students this semester....Full Story

"Alternatives to Time Out" at SUNY Canton Early Childhood Conference, Oct. 18 A noted authority on Childhood Development will be delivering the keynote address and a special workshop at the annual Fall Early Childhood Conference at held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in SUNY Canton’s Richard W. Miller Campus Center. Gretchen Kinnell, assistant director of Onondaga County Child Care Council, has authored multiple books on children’s development within a childcare environment. She will be the conference’s featured speaker and will also ...Full Story

SUNY Canton Expands Security Guard Training The SUNY Canton Center for Lifelong Learning has expanded training options for security guards and for aspiring security guards. New this year, the college will be offering a 16-hour on-the-job training course for security guards, which...Full Story

SUNY Canton Celebrating Fall Festival and Family Weekend Two activities to support outstanding community organizations will be held in conjunction with SUNY Canton’s annual Fall Festival and Family Weekend. A 12-hour relay to benefit the Canton Fire Department will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Canton Village Park and a Motorcycle run to benefit the St. Lawrence County chapter of Habitat for Humanity will depart at 11 a.m. from parking lot six on campus.The two fundraisers come in addition to the college’s action-packed weekend line-up of activities...Full Story

SUNY Canton Hits All-Time Enrollment High SUNY Canton’s Fall 2008 enrollment is the highest in the college’s 102-year history, surpassing 3,000 students for the first time.The previous headcount highpoint was during the 1975-76 academic year when 2,833 students were enrolled...Full Story

SUNY Canton Holds September 11th Remembrance Ceremony A memorial ceremony in honor of the victims and heroes of Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at 8:45 a.m. Thursday in front of the Richard W. Miller Campus Center. “We hold our 9/11 ceremony to help our campus and the North Country community remember the tragic events and ensuing heroism that the nation witnessed seven years ago,” said William J. Fassinger, Associate Professor of Criminal Investigations...Full Story

USA Luge Slider Search at SUNY Canton, Sept 26-27 The USA Luge Slider Search has selected SUNY Canton as one of only eight recruiting locations in the nation. Scouts, coaches and Olympic medalists will be holding luge training clinics from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday Sept. 28, at SUNY Canton, during the college’s Fall Festival and Family Weekend events. Each of the 3-hour clinics are open to athletes ages 11 to 14 who register prior to the event....Full Story

SUNY Canton Alumni House Dedicated to Devoted Benefactor Blanche K. Woodcock The SUNY Canton Alumni House has been named after an honorary alumna who helped guide the residence’s transformation. The SUNY Canton Foundation recently announced that the College’s Alumni House has been renamed the Blanche K. Woodcock Alumni House...Full Story

Alternative Rockers "The Spill Canvas" Coming to Canton SUNY Canton will be hosting popular alternative rockers The Spill Canvas on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Canton Pavilion on Miner Street. The Spill CanvasDoors open for The Spill Canvas with special guests The Trapps at 6 p.m. The Spill Canvas is a South Dakota foursome who has toured with the bands Motion City Soundtrack, Straylight Run, Mae and The Plain White T's, and performed at venues including The Bamboozle in New Jersey and in the Vans Warped Tour...Full Story

SUNY Canton Welcomes New Dean of Business and Liberal Arts SUNY Canton’s newest dean has the perfect blend of Business and Liberal Arts expertise to run a newly formed school at the college. Recently, the college restructured its academic units, combining the School of Liberal Studies with the School of Business and Public Service to form the School of Business and Liberal Arts. Dean Linda A. Heilman, Ph.D., will be overseeing the school and ensuring that its students continue to receive a high-quality education that leads directly to career advancement...Full Story

SUNY Canton Assistant Professor Receives International Award A SUNY Canton Assistant Professor of Physics won one of the very first awards given by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD). Lawretta C. Ononye authored “The Effect of Implantation Temperature and Ionizing Radiation on the Microstructure of Ion Implanted Sapphire” while completing her doctorate research in 2002 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville...
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Vacancies Dwindling at SUNY Canton Residence Halls As residence halls approach capacity, SUNY Canton officials are turning toward local landlords to assist in providing additional student housing options for the upcoming semester. Director of Residence Life Courtney Battista is asking Canton landlords interested in renting to students to contact her at 386-7513...Full story

Six Chinese Earthquake Victims Coming to SUNY Canton SUNY Canton's international outreach program has accepted six students from the earthquake-ravaged city of Chengdu in the Sichuan Province of western China. Three female and three male students will have the ability to continue their college studies by spending the next two semesters as full-time SUNY Canton students...Full story

SUNY Canton Poll Seeks Input from Area Businesses The SUNY Canton Office of Extended Studies and the St. Lawrence County Office of Economic Development are asking more than 2,300 area businesses, “How may we help you?” The two agencies recently mailed a survey to industries, not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions...Full story

SUNY Canton Admissions Counselor Excels in Ironman Competition SUNY Canton Admissions Counselor Bryan Parker had an extraordinary debut as an Ironman tri-athlete, finishing third in his age group and 52nd overall in the Ford Lake Placid Ironman event on Sunday.Overcoming torrential downpours and painful blisters, the Canton native finished the race in an amazing time of 10 hours 0 minutes 57 seconds. The race is a grueling 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike, and then a marathon (26.2 mile run.) More than 2,300 people competed in the race...Full story

Students Honored for Academics at SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy recently lauded the SUNY Canton students who excelled academically during the Spring 2008 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...Full story

Upward Bound Students Gain College Experience at SUNY Canton Ninety-three students from nine different high schools in three counties have the opportunity to see what its like to go to college through the Upward Bound Summer Program at SUNY Canton. The program runs through August 2, with students living in the dorms and getting a feel for college life. "The Summer Program gives students the chance to live at college and begin taking classes in a friendly environment,"...Full story

Last Chance for 2008 Summer Courses at Canton - July 28 The final session of SUNY Canton's highly-successful 2008 Summerterm begins Monday, July 28 on campus. "There is an English 101 Expository Writing course that is a freshmen requirement for all SUNY Canton programs and for most academic majors at every university,"said Associate Provost Pauline A. Graveline. "This is an excellent summer course offered to enable students to get a jump start on the upcoming academic year." A 300-level English course in Contemporary Young Adult Literature is also being offered. "This is an excellent opportunity for advanced students to focus on one upper-level course now, and then perhaps lighten their course load for the upcoming semester," Graveline said...Full story

International Students Fill SUNY Canton Summer Program Some students have traveled more than 4,500 miles to take classes at SUNY Canton this summer. Thirty-six students, including two doctoral candidates, in addition to two faculty members have traveled from their home universities to take multi-disciplinary courses with an emphasis on finance and business. "We have three times as many students visiting SUNY Canton than when we initiated the program last year," said SUNY Canton Associate Provost Pauline A. Graveline. "Students have come from their home universities at Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia, Kazan State Financial and Economic Institute in Tatarstan, and Kherson State University in Ukraine to learn...Full story

Potential Record Enrollment for SUNY Canton Increases in freshmen applications, transfers, continuing students and returning students are likely to generate the largest enrollment in the history of SUNY Canton this fall. The school recorded its highest enrollment in 32 years last year and the second highest in school history. SUNY Canton's all-time highest enrollment was 2,833 during the 1975-76 academic year. That number is likely to be surpassed this fall. Last fall, 2,776 students enrolled for the 2007-08 academic year, an increase of....Full story

Woodcocks to be Honored During Alumni Weekend A pivotal group of rooms in one of SUNY Canton's newest buildings will be named in honor of a dedicated class of 1959 graduate and a 2006 honorary alumna. The rooms, formerly known as the Multipurpose Rooms in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center will be renamed The Woodcock Conference Suite in recognition of the continuing service of Ronald L. and Blanche K. Woodcock who have residences in Morristown, Baldwinsville, and Estero, Fla....Full story

SUNY Canton Foundation Campaigns to Honor Harry King The SUNY Canton Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Laboratory will be renamed to honor the program's founder and 1940 graduate, Harry E. King of Canton. The naming ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, in Nevaldine Technology Center South Room 101 during a reunion for graduates from the Air Conditioning Engineering Technology program. Over 160 donors came forward to contribute the $100,000 necessary to name the room in honor of King....Full story

SUNY Canton Picks Up National Dental Hygiene Award The SUNY Canton Dental Hygiene program has been selected as a recipient of the American Dental Hygienists Association's prestigious Student Member Community Service Award. "Only three colleges in the United States win this prestigious award each year," said Pamela P. Quinn, Associate Professor and Dental Hygiene Program Director. "We are very honored to be one of the recipients" " ...Full story

SUNY Canton Commends Law Enforcement Academy Graduates Nine students recently completed the rigorous and extensive training to become police officers through the David Sullivan-St. Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy at SUNY Canton. "Much like our academic programs, the Law Enforcement Academy has a tradition of graduating students who immediately start in their chosen careers," said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "The majority of students graduating have already gained employment with area law enforcement agencies" ...Full story

SUNY Canton Veterans Association Announces Ceremonial Flagpole The newly-formed SUNY Canton Veterans Association has helped bring a new ceremonial flagpole to the college. "The flagpole was a natural project for the association," said Robert L. Edwards, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Veterans Association advisor. "We worked with the David Sullivan St Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy, the SUNY Canton Criminal Justice Association, and the SUNY Canton Foundation to place this monument at the side entrance of Payson Hall." The ceremonial flagpole was built to serve a variety of purposes at the college. Cadets in the Law Enforcement Academy will present and retire the colors as part of their training. On other days, students in the Criminal Justice Association or the Veterans Association will perform the duty. ...Full story

SUNY Canton Shows Engineering Fields to Middle School Girls More than 300 girls from 14 different middle schools recently participated in SUNY Canton's Women Engineering Day hosted by the Canino School. For the third year, Women in Engineering Day provided girls a hands-on look at the education and subsequent careers available through the college's engineering technology and related programs. "We really emphasize developing science and math skills in preparation for these curricula," said David Wells, Dean of the Canino School of Engineering Technology. "The young women were all of exactly the right age to develop the interest necessary to consider a career-driven engineering technology program" ...Full story

SUNY Canton's ASCE Steel Bridge Team Takes 5th at National Competition The SUNY Canton American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Steel Bridge Team won fifth place out of the more than 40 colleges and universities at the 2008 National Student Steel Bridge Competition, held May 23 and 24 at the University of Florida, Gainesville. "The SUNY Canton team performed admirably and left many larger universities wondering what hit them," noted Paul D. Hitchman, an ASCE Steel Bridge Team Advisor and a SUNY Canton faculty member. "They didn't make any mistakes ...Full story

SUNY Canton Gets $80,000 in Grant Funding for Course Innovation Two SUNY Canton faculty members will be receiving $40,000 grants for course development from the State University of New York Course Redesign Initiative. Both will be using the funding to augment entry-level classes with ground-breaking improvements and learning enhancements. "We received two of the 10 grants issued statewide, "said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "These are highly competitive grants, and I applaud our English and Biology faculty members for developing unique...Full story

SUNY Canton's 100th Commencement Ceremony Honors Students and Veterans More than 600 degrees were awarded at SUNY Canton’s 100th Commencement Ceremonies, which included an honorary presentation of certificates for the College’s World War II veterans. Sixty-five years ago, twenty-seven students were called into service just weeks before their commencement in 1943. The veterans, who have come to be known as SUNY Canton's Greatest Graduates, left to serve the country in World War II. In a heartfelt and emotional ceremony...Full story

Glens Falls Native Receives SUNY Canton’s Associate Level Outstanding Graduate Award A dedicated student activist is the recipient of SUNY Canton's 2008 Associate Level Outstanding Graduate Award. Alysia M. Smith of Glens Falls is passionate about children, animals, the environment, and her education. She has committed herself to promoting environmental education and activism while maintaining a perfect grade point average in the Veterinary Science Technology program ...Full story

SUNY Canton Baccalaureate-Level Outstanding Graduate Follows Mother's Lead Following in her mother's footsteps was no small task for future doctor Erica L. Zaluski of Fine. Her mother, Heidi L. Zuhlsdorf of Oswegatchie, won SUNY Canton's Outstanding Graduate award in 1995. Now, 13 years later, both mother and daughter have reached the same level of excellence."Erica's commitment to academics and the community have been exemplary, and we have no doubt that she will be returning to visit SUNY Canton in the near future as Dr. Zaluski,"...Full story

SUNY Canton Announces the Maria Sergi Early Childhood Teacher Center SUNY Canton is honoring a well-known community member whose four children all attended the College. President Joseph L. Kennedy announced that the College will name the Early Childhood Teacher Center in Cook Hall in memory of Maria Sergi, who passed away in 2006. "She would like this," Sam Sergi said. "For our family, and for Maria, this is the right thing to do." The Sergi family has made an initial gift commitment of $100,000 to honor Maria, forever linking her name to the place where students learn to become Early Childhood professionals. The Sergi family gift will be used to...Full story

World War II Veterans to Return for Commencement Sixty-five years ago, Clarence "Cal" Hansen was required to leave college just weeks before his graduation to go fight in World War II. Next weekend, he is returning to Canton from South Dakota to attend the Commencement he was forced to miss in 1943. At its upcoming Commencement, SUNY Canton will be honoring all of its World War II veterans that left College to serve their country and didn't get the opportunity to experience their graduation. The College will be bestowing honorary certificates to the brave men who left school to defend our country, including those veterans unable to attend and those who have passed away. "This is likely the most special group of students in the College's illustrious history," said President Joseph L. Kennedy. "They've been appropriately called 'The Greatest Generation' because of what they did for our country and the world. It wouldn't be a stretch to call them our greatest graduates."...Full story

Ronald O’Neill Appointed as Next Chair of SUNY Canton College Council New York State Governor David A. Paterson has appointed Ronald M. O'Neill, graduate of the class of 1963, as the next SUNY Canton College Council Chair. "I'm really happy that I'll be able to aid the College through this position again," O'Neill said. "I've missed being a part of all of the wonderful development and expansion at the College." O'Neill began serving on the College Council in 1984 and was appointed as chair in 1992 by former Governor Mario M. Cuomo. In 1996, Wesley L. Stitt took over the position as Chair under the direction of Governor George E. Pataki, and O'Neill continued to serve as a board member until 1999. "Ron has an illustrious record with the College,"...Full story

Well-known Heuvelton Resident Receives Distinguished Citizen SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy announced that Wesley L. Stitt, outgoing SUNY Canton College Council Chair, will be the recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Citizen Award. Stitt will be recognized at SUNY Canton's 100th Commencement Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, outdoors across from SUNY Canton's French Hall. "Wes has been an extraordinary advocate for the College," said Kennedy. "His contributions to SUNY Canton and his tireless support for public higher education have been an integral part of the College's success over the past several years." Kennedy secretly recommended Stitt to the other members of College Council, who in turn secured the nominations necessary to bestow the award. Much to Stitt's surprise,...Full story

Rome’s Dale D. Major Named SUNY Canton Distinguished Alumnus The SUNY Canton Alumni Association has announced that Dale D. Major, graduate of the class of 1970, has been selected as the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus. Major will be among the award recipients selected to speak to the 2008 graduating class at SUNY Canton's 100th Commencement Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, outdoors across from SUNY Canton's French Hall. "This quiet, intelligent, hard-working individual is well deserving of the recognition associated with the Distinguished Alumnus award," said William F. Peters, SUNY Canton Alumni Association Board Member...Full story

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 story

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 story

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 story

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 story

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 story

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 story

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 story

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 &quote;male-only&quote; profession.&quote;We will be offering hands-on projects that will highlight several of our key programs in the building and construction trades,&quote; said David Wells, Dean of the Canino School of Engineering Technology. &quote;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" …Full story

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 …Full story

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,"… Full story

 

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… Full story

 

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, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNYIT, Cornell University, SUNY Buffalo, The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The college's student team has won the annual regional competition a remarkable 11 times in 14 years. The team will now continue preparing for the 2007 National Student Steel Bridge Competition scheduled for May 25-26 at California State University, Northridge"…Full story

 

Honors Convocation Named for Potsdam Town Supervisor Marie C. Regan
SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy announced the 2007 Honors Convocation has been named to honor Professor Emerita and Potsdam Town Supervisor Marie C. Regan. Regan will be the guest of honor at Honors Convocation where 75 students will be recognized for outstanding academics and leadership at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in Alumni Gymnasium in Dana Athletic Center. The event is free and open to the public. "Marie Regan was recommended unanimously by the Recognition and Awards committee for her years of dedication to the college and to the community," said Kennedy. "I join with them in saluting Professor Regan's years of outstanding service to the college. She exemplifies the drive that we instill in our current students and the leadership talent we encourage in our faculty…Full story

 

SUNY Canton Formalizes Gillette Agreement
SUNY Canton Provost Jeremy Brown and Gillette College President Kevin Drumm recently made the agreement between the two colleges official. The agreement makes it possible for Wyoming students to obtain bachelor's degrees without having to leave their home state or even their hometown. "We had several productive meetings in Gillette and were overwhelmed by their wonderful hospitality," Brown said. "They're excited about being able to offer our SUNY Canton Online programs in Law Enforcement Leadership, and Technology Management for the Fall 2007 Semester"…Full story

 

Two Alumni Bring Web Upgrades to SUNY Canton
Two alumni helped make SUNY Canton's connection to the Internet faster than ever before.The college contracted with the Plattsburgh-based Westelcom to make the upgrades possible by utilizing high-speed fiber optic cables installed by the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC). "Randy Trombly, Westelcom's Vice President of Sales and Business Development, and Tom Sauter, DANC's Deputy Executive Director, were involved in this project" said Director of Information Services Mary Holland"…Full story

 

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Adds 53 SUNY Canton Students
SUNY Canton students were recently recognized for their academic excellence through their induction into Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy was the keynote speaker at the Spring 2007 induction ceremony. He encouraged the students to look to the many alumni who used the knowledge and work ethic they learned at SUNY Canton to create highly successful careers. "Confidence, competitiveness, and the willingness to take a chance are among the key factors…Full story

 

Spring Health Fair & Blood Drive this Week
A Health Fair, highlighting 22 campus and community organizations, and a Blood drive are two events advocating health and well-being at SUNY Canton this week…Full story

 

DaimlerChrysler Donates PT Cruiser
SUNY Canton Automotive Technology students now have a PT Cruiser to hone their skills, courtesy of DaimlerChrysler. …Full story

 

SUNY Canton Adopts Kangaroos as New Nickname
In a campus-wide ceremony SUNY Canton unveiled its new logo and nickname, and also announced that the college has been formally accepted as a full member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)…Full story

 

 

SUNY Canton to Host Passport Day, March 22
SUNY Canton and the United States Post Office in Canton will offering the chance to get a passport from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center rooms 212-214. …Full story

 

Nursing Students Gain Life-Saving Donation from 1981 Alumnus
One of SUNY Canton's patient training simulators will live another day thanks to defibrillators donated by 1981 Alumnus Russell (R.B.) Lawrence III, and his wife, Sharon. The Lawrences, who own and operate RB Lawrence Ambulance Service in Canton, had previously loaned the two Hewitt Packard Monitor defibrillators so the class could practice their life-saving techniques, according to Assistant Professor of Nursing Mary Ann Caswell. "The defibrillators are extremely effective learning tools in class," she said. Caswell's second-year Nursing students have already employed the devices during a training session…Full story

 

SUNY Canton EMS Program Agency Hosts Annual Spring Fling Conference
The SUNY Canton North Country Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Agency will be co-hosting the eighth annual Spring Fling Conference for Emergency Medical Personal beginning on Thursday, March 22, through Saturday, March 24, at the Bonnie Castle Resort in Alexandria Bay. The Spring Fling offers professional development seminars for first responders, emergency medical technicians, emergency nurses, and emergency physicians…Full story

 

SUNY Canton Sled Places in Lisbon Race
SUNY CANTON SLED TEAM- Students from the Motorsports Performance and Repair Club recently placed second in the open class drag races in Lisbon…Full story

 

SUNY Canton Student Entrepreneur Wins National Leadership Award
Between studying business administration at SUNY Canton and running his own business, Karl Ortmeyer is accustomed to using his time productively. The Potsdam native recently won a national leadership award through the National Republican Campaign Committee's Business Advisory Council (BAC). As a result, he will be invited to participate in periodic strategy sessions and provide input on the economic and tax issues. "Karl is a no-nonsense SUNY Canton student intent on making the most of his business courses," according to Associate Professor of Accounting Janice Robinson. "He loves real world experience and prefers to work with motivated self-starters," she said…Full story

Canadian Rock Musicians to Invade SUNY Canton, April 20
SUNY Canton is scheduled to be invaded by Canadian bands The Failyears and Panoutnow in an event for students from all four Associated Colleges of St. Lawrence Valley. The Canadian Invasion Tour is scheduled to make a stop at SUNY Canton beginning at 9:30 p.m. April 20 in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center Intramural Gym. There will also be free food and other activities during the invasion. The Invasion Tour is free and open to the public…Full story

 

SUNY Canton Heads West to Welcome Wyoming
Soon, a Wyoming resident will travel to SUNY Canton to celebrate their graduation ceremony, and yet it might be the first time they ever step foot in the Empire State.A recent agreement between college officials from SUNY Canton and Gillette College makes it possible for Wyoming students to obtain bachelor's degrees without having to leave their home state or even their hometown. Several SUNY Canton officials are in Gillette for a formal announcement on Thursday March 8."We are ready to start offering our four-year degrees to Gillette College students in Law Enforcement Leadership, and Technology Management for the Fall 2007 Semester," said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "We believe our colleagues at Gillette College share the same educational values as we do and are ready to move into a new age of education"…Full story

 

Area Authors to Read at SUNY Canton
A published SUNY Canton author will be joined by an area writer for an evening of literature. SUNY Canton Assistant Professor of English and Humanities Robert Strong and SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of English Rick Henry will be reading their work at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in the Kingston Theater. The reading is free and open to the public…Full story

 

Spring Semester Career Fair Thursday, March 8
Building off of the overwhelming success of the Fall Career Fair and continuing demand for qualified SUNY Canton students and alumni, the Office of Career Services will be holding a Spring Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center Intramural Gym. The Spring Career Fair will take steps to encourage further entrepreneurship and business development in addition to helping employers fill key positions. Canton Director of Economic Development Linda McQuinn and Small Business Development Center Director Dale Rice will be talking to students and guests about starting their own businesses in the North Country…Full story

 

SBDC Brings Women Entrepreneurs to SUNY Canton
Networking was the key topic for new business owners attending the Small Business Development Center's Women in Entrepreneurship and Business Conference. "Many new and potential business owners spoke with their peers or other professionals who have gone through the same process of starting a business," noted SBDC Business Advisor Michelle Collins. "Conversation between new and veteran business owners instills a sense of confidence and camaraderie that can soften the challenges and help others share in success." Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava was one of the keynote speakers at the conference. She emphasized the importance of building strong client relationships in business…Full story

 

Jabali Afrika to Perform at SUNY Canton, March 28
SUNY Canton proudly presents the cultural music of Jabali Afrika, a Kenyan band that performs a mixture of African rhythms. Jabali Afrika will take the stage at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the Kingston Theater. The college cordially invites the community and students from neighboring colleges to this free event. They played during 1996 H.O.R.D.E. festival alongside performers like Lenny Kravitz, Rusted Root, King Crimson, and the Dave Matthews Band…Full story

 

Early Childhood Ukraine Meets Early Childhood SUNY Canton
Early Childhood students from two continents shared a lesson on literacy development at the same time through SUNY Canton OnLine. When students in Maureen Maiocco's Early Childhood program came in early Monday morning, they were greeted by their peer students at Kherson State University in Ukraine. By using the video conferencing technology for online classes and a very busy translator, the two classes were able to share children's books and learning methods. "The focus of the lesson was on language and literacy development and how active engaged storytelling promotes and enhances literacy," said Maiocco. Ukrainian Professor Alla Vladimirova and her students presented a musical lesson based on the notes of the musical scale…Full story

 

Paranormal Professional Hunting Ghosts at SUNY Canton
Who are you going to call about ghosts at SUNY Canton? Professional Ghost Hunter John Zaffis will be presenting a lecture on phantoms and phantasms at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, in the Kingston Theater. Following the lecture, Zaffis will lead 40 of the bravest attendants…Full story

 

"It's the Little Things" Author to Speak
There are an abundance of everyday misunderstandings between Americans of different ethnicities that agitate race relations, according to SUNY Canton guest speaker Lena Williams of the New York Times. Williams will be presenting her theories on race division at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Kingston Theater. A book signing for her book on the same topic, "It's the Little Things" will follow.…Full story

 

Movie and Lecture with 1980 Gold Medalist
Team USA hockey great Mark Wells will be visiting SUNY Canton to tell the true tale of what has been called one of the greatest sporting events of the twentieth century. Wells and the U.S. Hockey Team triumphed over the favored Soviet Union team in Lake Placid. Wells will watch the movie "Miracle" and share his memories of the 1980 Winter Olympics with guests at 7 p.m. Friday, March 30 in the SUNY Canton Kingston Theater…Full story

 

St. Lawrence County Ranks 6th in Nation
St. Lawrence County has been ranked as one of the best places to live in the country. Editors from Progressive Farmer magazine recently rated the area as the sixth best rural area nationwide. The magazine recently scoured rural America to find the 10 best counties to live out the American dream. Among the statistical criteria for ranking were household income, household spending, home and land prices, crime rates, air quality, education, and access to health care. Some of the highpoints of the area…Full story

 

SUNY Canton Holds Security Guard Training, March 3
SUNY Canton will be holding security guard training courses from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday March 3 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 taught by Police Academy Director Steven L. Livernois. Pre-registration is required for both courses…Full story

 

St. Mary's Students Celebrate Black History at SUNY Canton
The students from St. Mary's in Canton have once again helped SUNY Canton recognize Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month. Each year, students from Michelle Mathew''s classes create beautiful themed artwork to decorate the halls of the Richard W. Miller Campus Center. Pictured are (l to r) SUNY Canton Director of Diversity and Orientation Lashawanda Ingram, and Jordahn Roth, a second grader from St. Mary's hanging the colorful artwork.

 

 

SUNY Canton Volunteers Ready to Help with Taxes
SUNY Canton student volunteers are set to help prepare taxes for their peers and low- to moderate-income North Country residents. For the third year, students from the School of Business and Public service will be assisting with tax preparation through the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The IRS created VITA to help taxpayers and their families who earn less than $39,000 complete their annual tax forms free of charge. "The VITA program has allowed us to offer our services to those who need it the most," …Full story

 

SUNY Canton Student Makes Big Hit on Letterman

A SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major began her 15 minutes of fame during 10 minutes on "The Late Show with David Letterman."Erin L. Ganoe visited New York City with her fiancé Gregory T. Bronson and ended up outside of the Hello Deli with a crowd of people during a taping of the "Fun with Rupert" portion of The Late Show. "It was all kind of crazy," Erin L. Ganoe of Colton said. "I was really nervous…Full story

 

 

SUNY Canton Salutes Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
SUNY Canton students have been recognized for their academic excellence through their induction into Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society."When a student is inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, they are receiving an extraordinary scholarly recognition," said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "It is both a top-mark of academic and civic success." Phi Theta Kappa has recognized academic excellence since 1918 and has become the largest and the most prestigious honor society serving associate-level students around the world…Full story

SUNY Canton Assistant Prof's Findings to be Presented at International Symposium
A SUNY Canton assistant professor's new findings about U.S. employees working in foreign embassies will be presented this May at the International Workshop on Human Resource Management in Jerez De La Frontera, Spain. Assistant Professor of Technology Management Charles R. Fenner, Ph.D., and co-author Jan Selmer, Ph.D., of the Aarhus School of Business, created The Work Situation of Public Sector Expatriates. Fenner served as an expatriate, or somebody who works outside their own country, during his 20-year career as a military officer…Full story

 

SUNY Canton Police Academy Receives $1,000 for Ethics Training
The David Sullivan St. Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy at SUNY Canton recently received $1,000 from the Institute for Ethical Behavior, Inc. The donation will be used to purchase learning materials related to the study of ethics for cadets enrolled in the academy as well as SUNY Canton's four-year Criminal Investigation and two-year Criminal Justice programs, according to Academy Director Steven L. Livernois. The Canton-based Institute for Ethical Behavior also created an endowed scholarship in 2000 as a memorial tribute to its founder, Harold K. Hughes…Full story

 

SUNY Canton Honor Society Donates to CAVA
The SUNY Canton Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK) recently presented a $100 donation to Citizens Against Violent Acts, Inc., (CAVA)…Full story

 

 

Students Honored for Academics at SUNY Canton
Residents from the area were among students at SUNY Canton recognized for outstanding academic performance during the Fall 2006 semester, announced President Joseph L. Kennedy. "It's a great honor to receive this recognition," said President Joseph L. Kennedy"It represents a great deal of hard work and dedication to excellence." 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 on six to 11 credit hours …Full story

 

ALLY Network Workshop
Dr. Amani Awwad and Dr. Diane Muehl, Department of Social Sciences, are coordinating a wonderful opportunity for all staff and faculty members. This all-campus workshop will establish an ALLY network of safe spaces on campus. Staff and faculty members will be trained as Allies to better understand sexuality and gender issues and to provide "safe zones,"which are areas of support and referral for staff and students who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender…More Information

 

SUNY Financial Aid Day 
SUNY Canton, along with co-host SUNY Potsdam, will be participating in SUNY's Statewide Student Financial Aid Day to be held on February 10, 2007. This program is being offered to answer questions about financial aid and provide assistance with the financial aid application process. If you are a prospective student or a current student and would like the opportunity to ask questions or receive hands-on assistance from SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam financial aid professionals in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) then please join us for this event…Full story

 

SUNY Canton Unveils Industrial Technology Management Bachelor's Degree
SUNY Canton's newest bachelor's degree will offer an additional four-year opportunity for students beginning or continuing their education in the Canino School of Engineering Technology. Industrial Technology Management builds upon the college's existing engineering technology programs. The program was created since many successful engineers transition to supervisory and management roles. It leverages the discipline of technology to prepare graduates for leadership in industry. "For over 45 years, graduates from our Engineering Technology programs and our other career-driven majors have enjoyed very high placement rates and excellent salaries,"…Full story

 

Chancellor Challenges SUNY Canton Foundation Board
SUNY Canton Chancellor John R. Ryan challenged the SUNY Canton Foundation Board to reach even higher than their $10 million by 2010 goal. "I want to challenge you to dramatically increase your Foundation's goals and assets over the next several years," Ryan said, during the annual board meeting simultaneously held Friday both in Naples, Fla., and SUNY Canton. "I challenge Board Members to constantly be thinking of ways to raise money and become an integral part of the long term financial success of the Foundation. You are the leaders that will help determine the level of the college's future success."…Full story

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